The French film The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan, featuring Vincent Cassel and Eva Green, arrived in Russia for release. The story follows the legendary musketeers as they rally behind D’Artagnan, who joins the rank of the Three to safeguard the King of France. Adapted from Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel, this movie marks the first installment in a planned two-part cinematic tale. In Russia, it opened in cinemas on April 6, 2023.
Directed by Martin Bourboulon, the ensemble cast includes François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Pio Marmay, Eva Green, Louis Garrel, Vicky Krips, Lina Coudry, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Marc Barbe, and Alexis Michalik. The production brings a contemporary lens to a beloved historical fantasy, weaving high-stakes duels, political intrigue, and camaraderie into a vivid period adventure.
Looking ahead, the second film in the duo, The Three Musketeers: Milady, is scheduled for a late-2023 release. Alongside the feature films, there are plans for serialized adaptations that extend the Musketeers universe. Projects Milady: The Beginning and Black Musketeer are also anticipated to stream on Disney+, expanding the franchise beyond the big screen and offering fans new chapters to follow in a connected cinematic universe.
In a separate discussion about casting, Mikhail Boyarsky, who played D’Artagnan in a Soviet-era adaptation, weighed in on the presence of a Black actor in the contemporary take. He expressed no objections to the casting choice and even said he would enjoy watching the new adaptation if given the chance. This perspective highlights ongoing conversations around casting diversity while celebrating the enduring popularity of The Three Musketeers across generations and regions.