
Simon Abkarian
He won the 2001 Molière Award for Best Actor for Beast on the Moon (Une bête sur la lune). In 2006 Abkarian starred as the James Bond villain Alex Dimitrios in Casino Royale. In 2026 he portrayed General Charles de Gaulle in the two-part epic biographical drama De Gaulle, one of the most expensive French films of all time. The film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, during which Abkarian received a standing ovation for his performance.
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Tulsa King
Tulsa King follows New York mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi, just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a "crew" from a group of unlikely characters, to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that, to him, might as well be another planet.

Murdoch Mysteries
Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, Murdoch Mysteries is a one-hour drama series that explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch, a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic techniques to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders. Murdoch's colleagues include the love of his life, coroner and psychiatrist Dr. Julia Ogden, a staunch ally who shares the detective's fascination for science; Constable George Crabtree, Murdoch's eager but sometimes naïve right-hand man; Inspector Brackenreid, Murdoch's skeptical yet reluctantly supportive boss; and coroner Dr. Emily Grace, Dr. Ogden's protégé.







