Demain nous appartient: The secrets behind Mussard and Charles's prison set

Fans of the daily soap opera Demain nous appartient are currently following a high-tension prison storyline featuring Brice Mussard, played by Raphaël Lenglet, and his new cellmate Charles, portrayed by Roberto Calvet. Between psychological manipulation and the frantic search for a compromising USB drive, the show's fictional cells have captured viewers' attention. But a common question remains: does this correctional facility actually exist?

An impressive studio set

Contrary to what viewers might think on screen, the actors did not film inside a real detention center. When asked about it, Raphaël Lenglet revealed that they performed inside a prison set meticulously reconstructed in a studio. The location featured a striking aesthetic touch with a deceptive view of the sea, hidden behind a fake rock wall to give the space a unique lighting and a distinct graphic quality.

Heatwaves and winter knitwear

Shooting this storyline also came with its share of amusing anecdotes for the cast. Scheduled to air in November, the plot required the actors to wear warm clothing, such as woolen sweaters, to maintain seasonal consistency. The catch? The crew filmed these sequences in August right in the middle of a summer heatwave. Mussard's portrayer joked that the heavy sweating seen on screen was not due to health issues, but rather temperatures soaring near 45°C under the studio lights.

A formidable plot

Beyond the grueling shooting conditions, the return of this manipulative character breathes new life into the show's suspense. By reusing his toxic methods once perfected at the university, the ruthless law professor weaves his web around a naive and impressionable Charles. It is a Machiavellian storyline that once again proves the series' ability to renew its dramatic stakes while revealing the behind-the-scenes magic of its most immersive sets.