Trending Now - Biopic in the Works for Legendary Chef Bernard Loiseau

WHO:

Variety - Bernard Loiseau, late French celebrity chef, inspired the character of chef Auguste Gusteau in "Ratatouille."

Deadline - Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, part of the Mediawan Group, and 31 Juin Films are involved in the biopic, along with Loiseau’s family.

WHAT:

Variety - A feature film about the life of Bernard Loiseau is in development.

Deadline - The biopic will explore the life of the late culinary giant Bernard Loiseau.

WHERE:

Variety - The production companies are based in France.

WHEN:

Deadline - The announcement of the biopic partnership was made on Thursday, April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - The film aims to honor the legacy of Bernard Loiseau, who had a significant impact on French cuisine and inspired a beloved animated character.

HOW:

Variety - The film will be written and directed by Thomas Lilti, known for the hit Canal+ series "Hippocrate."

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 13:26 UTC)

A feature film about the life of late French celebrity chef Bernard Loiseau is in development, with production companies Chi-Fou-Mi Productions and 31 Juin Films collaborating alongside Loiseau’s family. The biopic, which aims to honor Loiseau's significant impact on French cuisine and his inspiration for the character of chef Auguste Gusteau in "Ratatouille," was announced on Tuesday. Thomas Lilti, known for the hit Canal+ series "Hippocrate," will write and direct the film.