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Meryl Streep Eyed to Play Gisèle Pelicot in Reported U.S. Series as Her Memoir Tops French Charts

The book’s breakout in France signals a cultural moment propelled by swift translation deals alongside intensive media coverage.

Overview

  • Marianne reports that Pelicot’s story is being developed for the screen, with Meryl Streep under consideration to star in an American series.
  • Et la joie de vivre, co-written with journalist Judith Perrignon and published by Flammarion on February 17, recounts the Mazan case and the 2024 trial.
  • Sales reporting places the memoir at No. 1 in France with about 63,000 copies sold on its first release.
  • Translation rights have been widely sold, with outlets citing 20 to 22 languages including English, German and Spanish.
  • An extensive media tour has featured major French outlets and international press, while some feminist commentators publicly challenge her emphasis on “vivre ensemble.”