Marco Cherqui Lines Up French Crime Drama ‘La Petite’

Marco Cherqui, the producer behind the Oscar-nominated “A Prophet,” has locked in his next move with “La Petite,” a French crime drama already racing toward production.

Reports indicate the four-part series has secured a commission from France 2 and will begin shooting in six weeks, a timeline that signals confidence from the broadcaster and the creative team. Cherqui brings serious weight to the project after years of high-profile work in French cinema, and “La Petite” now arrives with the kind of backing that can cut through a crowded scripted market.

The series also brings together a notable creative lineup. Antoine Garceau, known for “Call My Agent!,” will direct, while Emmanuelle Michaud, whose credits include “Vendetta” and “La Terre et le sang,” will write. That combination suggests a project aiming to blend sharp character work with crime storytelling that can travel beyond France.

With Marco Cherqui producing, Antoine Garceau directing, and Emmanuelle Michaud writing, “La Petite” enters production with a pedigree that demands attention.

Even with limited plot details in the open, the package tells its own story. France 2 has put its weight behind a compact crime series at a moment when broadcasters and streamers alike keep hunting for premium European drama with a strong local identity. Sources suggest the project’s appeal rests not only on its genre credentials but also on the reputations attached to it.

The next test comes quickly. As “La Petite” moves toward cameras, attention will shift to casting, story details, and whether the series can turn industry pedigree into must-watch television. That matters beyond one title: French crime drama remains one of Europe’s most reliable exports, and a strong showing here could sharpen France 2’s position in an increasingly competitive field.