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Why didn't Christian Clavier continue as Asterix?


Does anybody know why Christian Clavier didn't resume his role as Asterix in this 3rd instalment? I thought he captured the essence of the character far better than Clovis Cornillac does.

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You're right, Clavier was much better as Asterix than that other guy.
I read somewhere that the filmmakers wanted someone "younger and fresher"... Stupid decision if you ask me. Why can't these people understand that younger doesn't necessarily mean better?
Clavier was so much better suited.

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it sucked. they ruined the franchise. Clavier is a master on his field and they put this fresh dudes only to make it worse. asterix aux jeux olympiques est un film terrible...

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I believe Clavier refused it, but I don't know why.
As you, I think he would have done so much better than Clovis... but overall with the quality of the film maybe it's better for him to not have been in it (poor Depardieu..)

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