Catherine Chabot plays a mother who battles in “a world of violent men” in the new thriller from Illico+. Prescottto save the family motel she inherited.
The story takes place in the fictional village of Prescott, on the edge of the Canada-US border. This isolated place is inhabited by people who know everyone's shortcomings.
Catherine Chabot's heroine, Valerie Trudeau, pulls the devil by the tail.
“She's an overworked, exhausted girl, she has a son who's not doing well, her motel is in shambles and her sworn enemies, the Meuniers, want to buy her. There's a huge weight on her,” she told QMI, saying the weight affects her work even the way she carries herself.
Catherine Chabot sees similarities between her character Prescott and those whom she defended in the series For candidates and, more recently, Last second.
Jean L'Italien, who celebrates 40 years in the profession this year, plays a bumbling businessman in the series written by actress and screenwriter Anya Pascal.
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“I'm often forced to play strong women and I love it! I'm much softer in real life, but exuding strength, confidence and confidence is fun and a great compliment!” she noted with a laugh Tuesday as director Julien Hurteau opened his film sets to reporters in the Tétreauville neighborhood in eastern Montreal.
In this series, written by actress and screenwriter Anya Pascal, a body is discovered on Trudeau's property, forcing Valerie Trudeau to conduct her own investigation, which quickly turns everyone into a potential suspect.
Levi Doré plays one of the two sons of Catherine Chabot's character.
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Trudeau's sons are played by Lévy Doré and Léauquim Beaumier-Lépine, while the leader of the enemy clan is played by Jean L'Italien.
“It's a very aggressive and violent environment. Valerie doesn't have to prove herself, but she does have to defend herself against certain things that are happening to her. There's a matter of honor in her resistance to the sale of the motel. It's like she's saying, 'You can't crush me!' It's a matter of pride.”
In Prescott, Etienne Pilon plays a newcomer in a small municipality. Her character will be closer to the one defended by Catherine Chabot.
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Since Valerie has already met all the men in the area who might interest her, she becomes closer to a mysterious newcomer played by Etienne Pilon. “It's been a long time since she's had someone in her life!” said his translator between two takes at a bar on Rue des Ormeaux.
Catherine Chabot will again direct Julien Hurtaud, director Last secondseries of which at this stage we do not know whether it will continue on illico+.
Marylize Bourke suits up as a policewoman in Prescott.
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The actress is well aware that the project can be canceled after just one season, as happened to her in the case of fiction. For candidates etc. Motel.
“It’s not easy, it’s mourning, really, every time. It breaks my heart because we create so many connections, friendships, it’s like every time you say goodbye to the family that you built for yourself.
Director Julien Hurteau (center) on the set of Prescott.
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Ten episodes of the crime saga produced by Pixcom in collaboration with Quebecor Content. Prescott will be available on illico+ in 2026.
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