“You understood, I…”: Jean-Pierre Castaldi speaks clearly about his friend Gérard Depardieu

Invited on the Jordan Deluxe set, Jean-Pierre Castaldi spoke about Gérard Depardieu, his long-time friend, accused of rape and sexual assault.

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IN BRIEF

• On December 7, 2023, the Complément d’investigation program diffused a number entitled; The fall of the ogre, accusing Gérard Depardieu of rape and sexual assault.
• During a documentary in North Korea, Gérard Depardieu made inappropriate remarks towards a 10-year-old girl, aggravating her case.
• Jean-Pierre Castaldi, close to Depardieu, avoids discussing the trial but affirms his unwavering friendship for the actor.

A year ago, on December 7, 2023, Complément d'enquête published a new issue entitled The Fall of the Ogre, in which actor Gérard Depardieu is accused of rape and sexual assault. In this investigative magazine, viewers were able to discover testimonies from several alleged victims, but also extracts deemed particularly shocking.

In a documentary filmed by Yann Moix, during a visit to North Korea, we hear Gérard Depardieu uttering inappropriate remarks and sexualizing a 10-year-old girl. “Women love riding horses. Their clits rub against the saddle knob, there. Oh well, they enjoy it a lot. They're big sluts“, he had said in front of the camera.

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Jean-Pierre Castaldi: “I don't talk about that with him”

Last October, the accused was summoned to appear before the Paris Criminal Court, but the trial was finally adjourned to March 24 and 25, 2025. That day, the 75-year-old actor did not attend the hearing. According to his lawyer Jérémie Assous, Gérard Depardieu suffered from a quadruple coronary bypass and diabetes. “Unfortunately, his doctors have prescribed a ban on appearing today,” he had declared.

Guest In the Jordan Deluxe show this Monday, December 9, actor Jean-Pierre Castaldi spoke about Gérard Depardieu, to whom he is very close. He admits to speaking to him regularly, even if the two men never discuss the trial. “I don't talk about that with him. I knew him when he was 19, we started our careers together“, he says.

Jean-Pierre Castaldi evokes his friendship with Gérard Depardieu

“So what are you talking about with Gérard Depardieu on the phone ?”, asks Jordan Deluxe, curious. “What he does with his boats in Turkey, his vineyards…”, Jean-Pierre Castaldi answers vaguely. “Where is he today ? He doesn't come to France anymore ?”, the host asks.

To which he replies: “The last time I had him, he éwas in Constantine with his vineyards, he was in charge of boats, he had boats in Turkey, I don't know…”. He continues by showing his friendship towards him. “You understood, I don't want to take a position, but a friend remains a friend, no matter what. I like this guy“, he concluded.