It feels like an absolute era since The Missing captivated the nation and became the water-cooler opener in most workplaces. Fans of the good old detective, filled with mystery and plenty of raw emotion, were not only satisfied with the show, but left hungry for more. So when it was announced that a spin-off series called "Baptiste" would be coming, it goes without saying that fans were ready to indulge in some high-quality entertainment with talent to match. But who is the Batiste actor Tcheky Karyo responsible for bringing this story to life? The smooth-talking French actor basically slays in the role.
Karyo, who played the detective for whom the show is named, became a fan favorite and received critical acclaim for his portrayal of the charming, bespectacled silver fox. He is a French actor born in Turkey who began his career in theater. According to the BBC, Karyo first started working as an actor in the company of Daniel Sorano and then at the National Theater of Strasbourg. After turning to the screen, Karyo had a very successful film career, mainly in French cinema, starring in the French iconic Doberman , opposite Vincent Cassel and Monica Bellucci, and Co-produced with Luc Besson in the films "Female Nikita" and "Jennide". 'arc .
However, he has also appeared in some Hollywood productions and seems to be leaning towards playing villains, such as "Bad Boys" and "Kiss the Dragon." Not the suave, smart detective you know best. Karyo is also a musician and songwriter. In 2006, he released an album "Ce lien qui nous unit" , with a follow-up album "Credo " to be released in 2013. Karyo still performs on stage, often on guitar, and has an upcoming show at New Morning in Paris on May 2nd.
Missing has two seasons and is an anthology series, which means each season has its own story. These two seasons were so successful that the public (including me) were hungry for more. As a result, screenwriters brothers Harry and Jack Williams were eventually commissioned by the BBC to create a new spin-off series simply titled Baptiste . After The Lost Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger with Baptiste undergoing surgery for a brain tumor, the question is, should he really be working in the state he's in?
Joining the TV Detective Hall of Fame with a show named after him—think Bergerac, Lewis , and Vera—Baptiste is here to steal that damn crown. In Baptiste's latest dose of reality, he and his wife were on vacation in Amsterdam, visiting their daughter, who recently welcomed her first child. Oh, it's so nice and relaxing, right? No, of course not, that would make television boring. Regardless, he is contacted by the police chief, asking for his help in locating a young woman who went missing while working in the red-light district, leaving her loved ones to fear the worst. He basically can't say no to the police chief because she's his real ex. Oaks. Using his impeccable and methodical deductive skills, Baptiste investigates Amsterdam's underworld and finds himself in trouble.
In an interview with the BBC, Kallio said he was delighted to be back on screen as the lovable detective.
"Julien Baptiste is very dear to me, so I'm really excited to follow him to the streets of Amsterdam and see what dark secrets he uncovers this time around. Without a doubt, He will continue with righteousness”.
Yes, he said it. ten times.
Baptiste will air on BBC One starting at 9pm on Sunday 17 February.
