Gérard Depardieu Ordered to Stand Trial for Sexual Assault on Film Set

Following the announcement made on Monday by the Paris prosecutor’s office, Gérard Depardieu, aged 75, has been ordered to stand trial in October 2023. The trial pertains to allegations of sexual assault during the filming of “Les Volets Verts,” also known as “The Green Shutters,” directed by Jean Becker and released in 2022.

The prosecutor’s office refrained from disclosing the identities of the two women involved or providing specific information about the alleged assaults.

Response from Depardieu's Legal Team

Despite the serious nature of the accusations, representatives for Gérard Depardieu did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Monday evening. However, it is noted that the actor has consistently denied any involvement in sexual misconduct in the past.

This development further complicates the legal situation for Gérard Depardieu, adding to the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct that have surfaced in the French film industry in recent months. The trial places Mr. Depardieu among the most prominent figures in France to confront such charges, significantly impacting his global reputation.