“Un si grand soleil”: Jacques Rabiot’s retirement, and the departure of the editor-in-chief of the “Midi Libre” series

There were emotions on January 23, 2024, when the last scene of the day was filmed on the set of the series “Un si grand soleil” exported to the headquarters of Midi Libre. For actor Pierre Diot, this was the end of a three-year adventure.

Since the launch of the France 2 series, he has been Jacques Rapier, the innovative editor-in-chief of Midi Libre. Last week, viewers learned he was retiring, with one final surprise: Who will replace him? He pushed for Marc’s candidacy (César Merrick)…to no avail.

“The feeling of being part of the editorial staff”

That didn’t stop him from smiling when it came time to take off his editor’s uniform. “I spent three wonderful years here at Midi Libre. I had an attachment to photography but also to the newspaper. It’s like total chaos, you have the impression that you are part of the editorial staff, it’s very curious”the actor confided to us after hugging with the entire team.

The atmosphere on set, whether serious or gentle, is also what he remembers from the experience. “The interesting thing about Un si grand soleil is that we work with a lot of different directors, and not only do they all have a lot of ideas about directing, but they also care about the actors very much. It was very enriching every shoot. And after that, it was A pleasure shooting with all the partners, especially Naima Roderick. (Who played Lucille Salama, a young journalist full of ambition) And Cesar Merrick. “I haven’t forgotten the entire wonderful technical team.”received again.

“One of my greatest pleasures”

For Pierre Diot, who starred in the Netflix films “Maigret” or “Marseille,” “Un si grand soleil” will remain. “One of my greatest pleasures”. But if Jacques retires, nothing says we won’t see the actor again soon in Montpellier. “If I were called upon for advice for the newspaper, to correct an article, I would be happy to do it.”, He laughs. Above all, he is preparing for his solo show and will start a tour, “Either at the beginning of the school year or at the beginning of 2025.”He hopes to stop by the Kawa Theater in Montpellier.

This will be an opportunity for him to return to the editorial board of Midi Libre to greet the journalists, “Who always made me feel very welcome”And look how her replacement, Anne-Sophie (played by Ophélie Coring, daughter of composer René Coring), is faring, the new editor-in-chief with the most autocratic methods viewers are discovering at the moment.