Netflix’s latest movie, Ad Vitam, includes a small ensemble of talented French actors. Directed by Rodolphe Lauga, the Netflix international movie is currently the number one non-English film on the streaming platform. Ad Vitam follows Franck, a former member of the elite French tactical police, the GIGN, as he is forced to delve into his past after his pregnant wife is kidnapped. While Ad Vitam uses a similar plotline that several films in the genre employ, it sets itself apart with its action and incredible performances from its cast.

Since most of the actors in Ad Vitam are French, they might not be familiar to an American audience, but they’ve featured in several French movies and TV Shows. The Netflix action movie is engaging from start to finish, with an intense storyline that makes audiences root for the primary protagonist. Although there’s a lot to like about Ad Vitam, it’s the film’s incredible cast that elevates the movie.

Guillaume Canet as Franck

Date Of Birth: April 10, 1973

• Active Since: 1994

Actor: Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, Guillaume Canet got his breakout role as Luc in the 1997 movie, Barracuda. Canet has made a name for himself for his roles in movies and TV shows, such as Joyeux Noel, Tell No One, and Love Me if You Dare. The French actor and writer has also had roles in All-Time High, The Flood, and Turning Tide.

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Character: Franck is a former GIGN member whose life is turned upside down when the apartment he shares with his wife is robbed twice. After his wife is kidnapped, Franck has to take on dangerous people in order to rescue her.

Stéphane Caillard as Lèo

Date Of Birth: October 1, 1988

• Active Since: 1999

Actor: Stéphane Caillard was born in Marseille, France. After beginning her acting career in 1999, Caillard gained acclaim after playing Alma in the 2015 series, La Vie devant elles. The actor has also had roles in movies and TV shows such as Marseille, War of the Worlds, This is Our Land, and Get In. She is mostly recognized for appearing in The Take, Lucienne dans un monde sans solitude, and Les Lyonnais.

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Character: In Ad Vitam, Stéphane Caillard takes on the role of Lèo, Franck’s pregnant wife. When her and Franck’s apartment is ransacked, she knows that there is more going on than meets the eye. Her suspicions are proved right when she is kidnapped by mysterious men.

Nᴀssim Lyes as Ben

Date Of Birth: June 3, 1988

• Active Since: 2010

Actor: The French actor, Nᴀssim Lyes, has over 47 credits to his name. Lyes is best known for starring in Under Paris, where he took on the role of Adil, Mayhem!, All-Time High, and The Spy. He’s also had roles in other notable movies and TV shows, including Overdose, Ils étaient dix, A Bookshop in Paris, and The Last Mercenary.

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Character: Nᴀssim Lyes takes on the role of Ben in the Netflix movie. Ben is a GIGN member who Franck turns to in order to figure out who was behind the robberies taking place in his apartment and what exactly they were looking for.

Ad Vitam Supporting Cast & Characters

Several Recognizable Names In Supporting Roles

Zita Hanrot as Manon: In Ad Vitam, Zita Hanrot takes on the role of Manon, Nico’s wife. Born in Marseille, France, Hanrot got her big break after taking on the role of Nesrine in the 2015 movie, Fatima. The award-winning French actor is best known for appearing in Paul Sanchez is Back, Lee, School Life, and The Hookup Life.

Johan Heldenbergh as Vanaken: Born on February 9, 1967, Johan Heldenbergh’s breakout role was in the 2012 film, The Broken Circle, where he played the lead character, Didier Bontinck. He has since taken on more roles in movies and TV shows, such as Quo Vadis, Aida?, The Zookeeper’s Wife, Sphinx, and Everybody Loves Diamonds.

Alexis Manenti as Nico: The French actor and screenwriter, Alexis Manenti, is mostly recognized for playing Chris in Les Misérables. In Ad Vitam, Manenti takes on the role of Franck’s friend and GIGN member. Since starring as Ben in the 2012 short film, The Intruder, Manenti has appeared in several other movies and TV shows. His filmography and TV career includes roles in Guardians of the Formula, The Confidante, and The Last Panthers.