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LatestHero Corp is a French comedic science fiction TV show that has aired 92 episodes over 5 seasons, beginning in October 2008 on the cable channel Comédie!. In July 2009 it began broadcasting on France 4. The show was created by and stars Simon Astier, previously seen in the Kaamelott TV show.
Writing
Astier's razor-sharp dialogue rewards superhero fluency.
Acting
Ensemble chemistry makes even B-tier heroes feel essential.
Creators
Sébastien Lalanne, Simon Astier
François Podetti
Burt « Acid Man »/ « Captain Shampooing »/ « Tornado »
Étienne Fague
Mique, fils du maire
Aurore Pourteyron
Jennifer
Sébastien Lalanne
Doug « Sérum »
Arnaud Joyet
Stan « Mental »
Simon Astier
John « Bouclier Man »
Philippe Noël
Cécil, le maire « Captain Transformation »
Alban Lenoir
Klaus « Force Mustang »
Agnès Boury
Mary « Renaissance »
Gérard Darier
Stève « Brasier »
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Simon Astier is the brother of Alexandre Astier of Kaamelott fame, making this basically French comedy superhero royalty.
The show's 2008 debut predates both MCU saturation and The Boys, carving out its own niche of cynical-yet-affectionate superhero deconstruction.
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