The French film industry is at the center of the new feature-length continuation of the popular television series “Call My Agent!”. The movie, directed by Emilie Noblet, picks up the story five years after the original TV show concluded with the collapse of the ASK talent agency. The narrative follows the characters as they navigate a changing entertainment landscape, with some remaining agents and others pursuing new careers in the industry.
The film centers on Andréa (Camille Cottin), who is making her directorial debut on a survival drama starring the real-life model and actress Laetitia Casta. The storyline highlights Andréa’s efforts to assemble her team, including recruiting Noémie (Laure Calamy), now a developing TV producer, while tensions linger with her former colleague Gabriel (Grégory Montel), who works for a competing agency. Alongside the main cast, the movie features cameo appearances by well-known actors such as Vincent Macaigne and George Clooney, the latter playing himself in a self-aware and humorous reflection on his directing career.
The film retains the original series’ hallmark mix of industry satire and affectionate glimpses into the world of talent representation, portraying the chaotic and heartfelt pursuits of those committed to filmmaking. At its core, it pays tribute to the passion and perseverance required in the entertainment business.
Reception of the movie has been mixed. Supporters praise its sincere tone and charm, noting that it captures the enduring spirit of the original show’s characters and the industry they inhabit. The cameos, particularly Clooney’s, provide notable comedic highlights.
However, some reviewers have expressed disappointment, drawing attention to the challenges typical of adapting a successful television series into a longer-format film. Critics argue that the movie struggles to maintain the sharpness and pacing that made the series popular, with the narrative broadening into more conventional and less nuanced territory. The film’s climax introduces a natural disaster scenario that diverges from the intimate industry dynamics that originally defined the show, leading some to see this shift as a move toward slapstick rather than subtle satire.
Despite these critiques, performances by Camille Cottin and Thibault de Montalembert, who portrays Mathias, continue to receive praise for their comedic timing and charisma. Ultimately, the movie offers a new perspective on the lives of its characters while eliciting varied responses regarding its success in capturing the essence of its beloved predecessor. The film runs 1 hour and 57 minutes and is available with French audio and subtitles on Netflix.