At the casting of the series “Rivages”, on France 2, the discreet actor Jean-Marc Barr gave his news in an interview. He notably explained why he took the luxury of avoiding Hollywood.
Clearly, the seabed is his thing! After the box of Big Blue in the 1980s, Jean-Marc Barr returned to the ocean in the brand new France 2 series, Shores. The opportunity for the 64-year-old actor to say a little more about his life and career choices.
Jean-Marc Barr chose not to leave France: “I already had the American dream”
Already seen last year in the series Anthraciteon Netflix, Jean-Marc Barr has been back since January 6 in Shoresa six-episode program in which he notably stars alongside Fleur Geffrier and Guillaume Labbé. In recent years, despite his media discretion, the Franco-American actor regularly tours France.
Because if the star of Luc Besson’s cult film received numerous offers from the United States after its box office success, he preferred to listen to his heart. And say no to Hollywood blockbusters! Asked by TV 7 days regarding his career across the Atlantic, Jean-Marc Barr was very candid: “My father fought three wars for the United States (he was an American soldier, member of the United States Air Force, editor’s note). He was able to retire and buy us a beautiful house on the Californian coast, with a view of the sea. I already had the American dream.”
Jean-Marc Barr and his relationship with money: “Money is dangerous”
The actor, who has become an essential face of Lars von Trier’s films since the 1990s, never had this desire to become a Hollywood star. “So I had more idealistic and spiritual desires than just being known and making money”added the father of Jude, a little 9-year-old boy, the fruit of the couple he forms with Italian director Stella di Tocco.
Very clear with his decisions and career choices, the actor finally concluded: “My American agent tells me to play there, because I could make ten times more money. But I already have everything I need. Money is dangerous, it can kill the artist “. This has the merit of being very clear!
