French General and Audebert's father who reprimands his son for the fraternization. After Audebert's passionate condemnation of the war's hypocrisy and revelation of his new grandson, the General softens and urges mutual survival.
Successful pharmaceutical businessman, Anne's husband, and François's father. A womanizer and heavy drinker suspected of smearing Anne's campaign. His drunken sexual harassment of Michèle leads to his accidental death when she strikes him with a lamp base in self-defense.
Stan is a 60-year-old advertising executive described as pretentious, ambitious, and heartless. Facing the possibility of dismissal by his shareholders, he devises a plan to save his position by asking his estranged brother Didier to lend his image to an advertising campaign for a major food company. He also exploits Valérie's and Matthias's kindness to advance his plan.
The loyal advisor to couturier Pic Saint-Loup, accompanying him on his royal mission to Spain.
A Protestant clergyman involved in the succession after the young king's death. He argues that the surviving royal child should be crowned to prevent conflict among the clans and supports Aïmata's coronation, despite Pasteur Orsmond's objections. His intervention helps set the course of Aïmata's life as queen.
Paul Cateux is Rose Cateux's son, a heavy drinker who resents being trapped in farm life. After Pierre Cateux finds stolen money among his clothes, Paul admits taking it from the abandoned Mercedes, while denying that he saw or killed Claudine Perrier.
Christian Licht is the professor who runs the country-house clinic for people experiencing memory loss. He oversees the treatment environment where Claire and Philippe meet. Although he believes his affair with Marie Bjorg is hidden from the patients, the relationship is apparent to them, complicating his professional position.
Bernard is a former classmate of Fanette who unexpectedly picks her up after a reunion. During their drive, they recall their youth and the emotional games among their classmates, and he teases her about her influence over men. He later apologizes for being impulsive around her and says he may have given her address to another former classmate.
Colonna is a new and ambitious member of Athanase's secret group. He proposes disguising Birgitt Haas's assassination as a crime of passion and chooses Bauman as the intended fall guy. Colonna is also Madeleine Bauman's lover, and he is mortally wounded by Birgitt during the failed operation.
Van Gogh's brother, whose close familial bond and emotional support are a key focus of the film's narrative.
A septuagenarian and close friend of Pierrot and Emile. In the second film, he resides in the South-West and opens his home to the group of migrants. He is simultaneously focused on winning back Berthe and gets drawn into the local mayoral campaign as an unexpected consultant.
Antoine is a senior executive involved in the succession debate after the bank CEO's illness. He supports Marc's appointment, presenting Marc's New York experience and ability to handle the press as reasons he is the safest candidate. His endorsement helps Marc obtain control of Phenix despite doubts about Marc's loyalty and character.
Bernard Le Coq has 128 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tricky Old Dogs Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Frères à demi, Why (Not) Brazil?, Les Héros du Louvre. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
