The Borgias Season 1: Behind the Scenes - Casting Cesare

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  • @user-oy1dx3cq7r
    @user-oy1dx3cq7r 8 ปีที่แล้ว +299

    Francois was an excellent choice. He nailed the role, he WAS Cesare.

  • @arianna1991
    @arianna1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Francois' portrayal of Cesare is the main reason I'm still obsessed with this show after almost 11 years

    • @whislteblower3245
      @whislteblower3245 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      man i dont know how showtime was able to mess that up and not continue with the show. iam already in my 5th time watching the series from start to finish.

  • @tsevca
    @tsevca 9 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    It says a lot about the actor. When I saw the first few episodes, I was surprised that they gave the role to an actor not so known. He was probably the least known actor among the main cast. And with every new episode, it was much more obvious that he is the ultimate main character. And he managed it perfectly, he was able to outshine such an actor like Jeremy Irons. They couldn´t pick anyone better for Cesare.

    • @ladyjustice7088
      @ladyjustice7088 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      +tsevca totally agree, Francois technically became Cesare. To me it was him, for sure, who got me addicted to this show

    • @gillsladdin6868
      @gillsladdin6868 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes , he absolutely WAS Cesare !!! Hard to believe they aren't doing a 4 th series , but then I wouldn't want to see his downfall !! He was nowhere near as repulsive as Juan --- in fact , he wasn't repulsive at all ..... quite the opposite !

    • @joycegibbs5267
      @joycegibbs5267 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It must be me but I thought he was the weakest actor and his accent wasn't so good in series 1, you could hear the American but he is incredibly handsome & a good actor from what I've seen him in other things.

  • @kian6846
    @kian6846 8 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Best decision in the history of casting: François Arnaud for the role of Cesare Borgia. He is so genuine that it is incredible. Who would have thought he could be so amazing just looking at that clean-shaven, short haired young man. He was more than perfect in ever single scene of the Borgias. So badly miss him. #SavetheBorgias we want TheBorgias #Season4

  • @AngelMessengerUK
    @AngelMessengerUK 11 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Life is so dull and boring without the Borgias... I'd like to hire Micheletto to take those who made the decision not to film season 4, for a little midnight swim.
    Bring back the Borgias

  • @julie4n4lLvr
    @julie4n4lLvr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    He grew into his acting so brilliantly. I was literally holding my breath watching him

  • @marthajane6617
    @marthajane6617 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    How adorable is Francois? He's so good i wish him well.

  • @ossaglo
    @ossaglo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    He was such a believable Cesare and brought so much empathy to a role that is dark and infamous. He should be proud. I fell in love with the show, Cesare and everything Borgias thanks to Francois Arnaud.. I mean Cesare Borgia

  • @amberrain112
    @amberrain112 10 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    The man Neil Jordan is Genius, I really really wish we had a. Season 4. Please :) Love these Actors.!

  • @jillellen2631
    @jillellen2631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He really was/is captivating as Cesare. I really enjoyed watching him.

  • @arashafshar8819
    @arashafshar8819 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr Jordan. I am still obsessed with The Borgias after these years! I wish It was longer to the end...

  • @kathrynbauer4870
    @kathrynbauer4870 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Sean Harris is such a wonderful actor. His final scene in The Borgias should have been made into an opera.

    • @joycegibbs5267
      @joycegibbs5267 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he was the highlight of the show for me, but I did fall for Francois even though I didn't like his character, hehe.

  • @BoyYardee
    @BoyYardee 12 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Very well casted series. Jeremy, Francois and Lucretzia rule.

  • @ZalRB1
    @ZalRB1 13 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    a natural darkness indeed. i'm actually really taken with him.

  • @jenniferragan6897
    @jenniferragan6897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Best cast ever!!!!! I watch this series at least once a month because of the brilliant casting!!!!!! I’ve been a PR agent for live theatre and a degree in Theatrical Directing/Producing and I love these little details behind the camera and again love the entire cast!

  • @peggybeckwith3479
    @peggybeckwith3479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can’t imagine any other cesare. Francois owns that role .

  • @ghostemane3209
    @ghostemane3209 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    one of the best castings EVER

  • @arnaud5226
    @arnaud5226 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He, François Arnaud and Sean Harris are amazing. Every scenes with one of them (or even bettern both together) are brilliant !

  • @SandsTimeDiscoBiscuitShow
    @SandsTimeDiscoBiscuitShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Francois was a natural for this I totally believed he was Cesare! I can't believe they just ended the series😭

  • @lexigrimhaive
    @lexigrimhaive 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I loved this show. I wish there was a fourth season.

  • @DreaLinh
    @DreaLinh 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    amazing actors, I mean look at what they are wearing yet I can totally imagine them in the scene

  • @mariarosabalabanian3972
    @mariarosabalabanian3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jeremy can play any role, He is wonderful!!!!

  • @spacheco92
    @spacheco92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    best decision EVER

  • @star_panic
    @star_panic 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love his voice

  • @iluvrei
    @iluvrei 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the main reason the show is sucessful is because of jeremy irons and the cast..esp.cesare and lucrezia!! can't wait for season 2!

  • @jenniferzevia317
    @jenniferzevia317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love love love LOVE this show!!!!!!!!!

  • @Aidahanish
    @Aidahanish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    François deserves more roles in hbo series. He made a great job in The Borgias!

    • @ossaglo
      @ossaglo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      except it was showtime... but yeah I agree he deserves more roles even after a year of you posting this..

  • @greta_vozza
    @greta_vozza 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love him.

  • @chetsir
    @chetsir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Francois did a great job in the Borgias series. Great Actor.

  • @ClstVl4
    @ClstVl4 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love when he smiles he is adorable.

  • @arlenetifft4257
    @arlenetifft4257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he got the part and ran away with the show ..such a good actor.. the best Cesare Borgia ever..love me some Francois...

  • @FantasmadiBardi
    @FantasmadiBardi 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You cold, Jeremy? X°D He's wearing a jacket, a scarf and a hat when Francois has just a t-shirt, lol

  • @penelopeannj
    @penelopeannj 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Love this show and This granny thinks Francois is a 10!

    • @Lukevin99
      @Lukevin99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Penny Ryan my mom says the same

  • @kellyp.5063
    @kellyp.5063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jeremy Irons is such a great actor and still very beautiful and attractive at his age. Respect!

  • @hazydazed
    @hazydazed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jeremy Irons is a fuckin legend

  • @SabaLM
    @SabaLM 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    oh, Cesare!

  • @arashafshar8819
    @arashafshar8819 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are all amazing...

  • @fantailedorc389
    @fantailedorc389 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Iove love Francoise!

  • @evgeniiaplekhanova7815
    @evgeniiaplekhanova7815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Покажите фильм ради бога, это прекрасные артисты так показали своих героев ,просто слезы вызывают своей правдивостью,браво вам всем !!!

  • @maynorgomez4864
    @maynorgomez4864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Muy buen programa THE BORGIAS

  • @Catie501
    @Catie501 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Francois and Jeremy are the best. "This might be the next four years of my life" YES! Four seasn of The Borgias, can't wait.

  • @karlagarcia8356
    @karlagarcia8356 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Make season 4

  • @evgeniiaplekhanova7815
    @evgeniiaplekhanova7815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Да , очень убедительно сыграл Франсуа Арно, никто лучше не сделал эту роль ,он жил ,не играл,а какой красавец , спасибо Франсуа!

  • @JuliaLeighBrooks
    @JuliaLeighBrooks 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    CESARE WAS A GREAT WARRIOR WITH INTENSITY & A FORCE THAT OFTEN WENT BEYOND HUMAN. I hope that this actor can grow with this part and become half the man Cesare was. He was a Force of Nature ... had strength that often seemed beyond human.

  • @BaptizeInFire
    @BaptizeInFire 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, he is amazing. Period.

  • @Lukevin99
    @Lukevin99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Why don't they cast like this in Hungary? Whenever I go to a casting it is always about improvisation. I'd prefer to play a part with actual actors from an actual movie...:)))Francois did a great job as Cesare, congrats! (My mom fell in love with him immediately, LOL.) Please, make Season4 , the story is unfinished!!!

  • @ninokurdadze3849
    @ninokurdadze3849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Francois Arnaud

  • @Gabriel-me6pi
    @Gabriel-me6pi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was just perfect

  • @llove787
    @llove787 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love him

  • @TheVigilette
    @TheVigilette 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I FREAKING LOVE THE BORGIAS. and i know its insest....but i really love how much Cesare and Lucretsia (spelling?) together. i mean he treats her so sweet, and their love really is ...pure...ish. lol. idk. maybe its weird for me to like the bro and sis pairing. but rather her loving brother than the husband that beats her.

  • @sopad4629
    @sopad4629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great choice, really.

  • @lisapwilliams
    @lisapwilliams 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check out Francois in the film, "Les Grandes Chaleurs", in French but with English subtitles.

  • @Vi-wd1rw
    @Vi-wd1rw 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i NEED subtitles 😭😭😭

  • @CandyAndromeda
    @CandyAndromeda 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he really is a great actor, not just cute and blah like many others.

  • @iphigenielily-rosegracealb8690
    @iphigenielily-rosegracealb8690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    François 😍😍

  • @samarafreitas8225
    @samarafreitas8225 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cesare Borgia 😍

  • @Pusteblume7021
    @Pusteblume7021 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he seems to be a genuinly sweet guy =)

  • @rosiebird123
    @rosiebird123 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:17 :) Such amazing actors... LOOK AT HIS FACE.

  • @petraizzg
    @petraizzg 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh, he's extraordinary, no doubt about that.... I'd hire him any time.... :-D

  • @TheVigilette
    @TheVigilette 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Catie501 i know!! this series will carry me through collage. ill have sumthing to look forward too!!!

  • @oliviawwj
    @oliviawwj 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Francois Arnaud plays well, better than his counterpart in the French version of Borgia.

  • @memento4183
    @memento4183 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cesare is so damn cute

  • @GaisSacredCreations
    @GaisSacredCreations 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @FantasmadiBardi lol we Canadians are a tuff lot, when it's 9 C outside, we're in shorts and Tee's, we start wearing tuques and coats below zero ! Heck, walk around here in winter time, it can be -30 c and you see some guys running around outside in tees...lol

  • @FantasmadiBardi
    @FantasmadiBardi 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @TheVigilette It's "Lucrezia" :)

  • @snwflk87
    @snwflk87 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Cesare! He kinda reminds me of Jeremy Sisto

  • @JuliaLeighBrooks
    @JuliaLeighBrooks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I AM THE REINCARNATED CESARE BORGIA.
    THIS WAS FILMED SO WELL. WRITTEN WELL.
    I WAS NOT THE OLDEST.
    MY BROTHER WAS IT MADE 4 COMPLICATIONS.
    I HAVE READ EVERYTHING WRITTEN & TRAVELED THE GLOBE 2 SEE THESE PLACES I LIVED.
    ***** WE COME BACK.
    This dimension is hell.
    Don't fear dying we r already here.
    BE at PEACE.
    Angel Eyes ♡♡

  • @Codduct
    @Codduct 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fine looking young man..even to this day!

  • @kathrynhettinger1321
    @kathrynhettinger1321 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He's not gay. He's dating some other French Canadian actress.

  • @morenarodriguez5621
    @morenarodriguez5621 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The Cesare and Ursula's affair is the worst of The Borgias. At first, he liked me but after the romance he dissapoint me. The Ursula's character haven't reason of exist in the show.

    • @ffi1001
      @ffi1001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Morena Rodriguez he killed her husband it was Cesares first kill. It was part of developing him into a darker character

    • @arianna1991
      @arianna1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I read somewhere that Ursula could have been a substitute for Lucrezia. As if Cesare, without realizing, chose a woman who looked like his beloved sister. Not sure how accurate it is..

  • @barbhorses
    @barbhorses 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with you on Ursula, but not because of her lovely creamy peachy skin tone. Sancia looks very Moorish and that is because the real actress' parents are from Morocco. Look at paintings from people back in the day. They were not tan like Sancia (skin tone looked down upon), they ideal color was a creamy peachy tone. Even Jeremy Iron's olive colored complexion wasn't the ideal color. People would use skin whitening methods to make themselves even more fair.

  • @CommodusSPQR
    @CommodusSPQR 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He could be the next Bond...

  • @CandyAndromeda
    @CandyAndromeda 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, impressive :D sucks to be me, i can't stand either heat(if it's over 17 C i'm in a top) or too cold(like below -5) hah. had the most awful winter over here(-20 degrees everyday). wore a ton of clothes but was feeling completely frozen x_X

  • @YoungestMangaka
    @YoungestMangaka 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    @alekzander2010 That was Cesare. He contacted syphilis and to hide it, wore a white mask.

  • @TheVigilette
    @TheVigilette 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @manu9370 hehe thank you! :) :) in my defense it was 3 am. :D

  • @manu9370
    @manu9370 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @TheVigilette The spelling is Lucrezia =)

  • @dancing_on_the_valentine_83
    @dancing_on_the_valentine_83 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is so talented... I wish he could play some better roles. He deserves that!

    • @essymuffins
      @essymuffins 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He plays the lead role of Manfred Bernado in Midnight, Texas. I highly recommend you check it out. In fact, Midnight Texas introduced me to Francois. I was blown away by his incredible acting. Such an underrated actor. I wanted to check out some of his other projects where he plays a main character. I've been looking for another historical drama since binging Versailles months ago. I started The Borgias this past Monday...and I'm already two episodes away from finishing Season 2. I intensely binged 17 episodes in 3.5 days. Damn The Borgias is wonderfully addictive historical drama. I love watching different historical drama TV shows. The Tudors, The White Queen, The White Princess, Camelot, Outlander and Versailles so far. I like variety. Francois brilliantly brings to life the multi-faceted sides of Cesare Borgia. I regret nothing about my recent binge of The Borgias. Only 12 episodes left. I'll probably finish them by the weekend in a few days.

    • @dancing_on_the_valentine_83
      @dancing_on_the_valentine_83 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@essymuffins I will check it out! 😊
      I love drama and historical series. Outlander is my favourite one!😍

  • @flawedbeauty82
    @flawedbeauty82 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    So that's what a screentest is like?

  • @yuffiehighwind
    @yuffiehighwind 12 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @alekzander2010
    @alekzander2010 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    hadnt ceassera got a dieases and hade to wear a mask or was that someone else?

  • @JuliaLeighBrooks
    @JuliaLeighBrooks 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    He hated the church with a passion, he could not be Captain General of the Papal Armies. Because he was second in line. His brother Juan was an embarrassment to the the family. Inept as a Soldier, Cruel, Cowardly and his Father did not have as close of a relationship as the story tells. The real History of the Borgia's is amazing in itself. Even if it was told factually. Vanozza was never allowed much say in our lives. She did not raise us for long.

  • @elliesinger2586
    @elliesinger2586 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    If only...

  • @johnnycool4549
    @johnnycool4549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An amazing actor without a doubt, though I still prefer Mark Ryder's portrayal just a bit more.

  • @JuliaLeighBrooks
    @JuliaLeighBrooks 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHAT A SHAME NONE OF US WILL BE HERE.

  • @spiffytiffy05
    @spiffytiffy05 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    How I wish there had been a 4th season. :( If anyone is as displeased as I am with Showtime's decision to cancel the show please visit the Facebook page "Bring Back the Borgias" and sign the petition linked there. Share it with other fans you may know as well. Pretty much if Showtime sticks with their decision, I'm afraid I will have to cancel my subscription.

  • @midnighthanyou
    @midnighthanyou 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg he is so hooooot in that black t-shirt. Seriously, can he get any cuter?

  • @DizzyJae
    @DizzyJae 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Francois!

  • @JuliaLeighBrooks
    @JuliaLeighBrooks 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cesare would go for days without sleep. He was a genius, and he only loved one woman in his life his sister. Lucrezia, there was never any incest. Because, we were Spaniards, the Italian liked to spread vicious lies. Francois Arnaud has the looks, but he's got a lot of man-ing up to do to carry off the role. Cesare was a complex character, turning night into day. And, trusting few. INTENSITY .. can he bring that much Power to the Character. Wish it followed the facts. He was Not the Oldest.

  • @barbaraguiot1689
    @barbaraguiot1689 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Francois es perfecto, quiero golpear una pared.

  • @CandyAndromeda
    @CandyAndromeda 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh, that'd suck to be on the show...then again, some masks are cute(rorschach's)..if they aren't too creepy(horror movie ones, pfff x_x)

  • @AnaSomerhald
    @AnaSomerhald 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeremy critique the work of François?
    my English is not good ......

  • @TroiOiItKhoi
    @TroiOiItKhoi 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @sandy13123 Why does it matter to you? Either way it's none of your business.

  • @emileesmom230
    @emileesmom230 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mario puzo didnt write the godfather after the borgias. He wrote it on NYC mob and corleone was based on Frank Costello. Puzo wrote the family after the borgias and he died and his girlfriend finished the book for him and you can tell theres 2 writers. Jordan shouldve known that. Good series yet cesare had French disease not Juan unless he did. You really dont see much info on him. Maybe if he let the other writers write more of 2nd season ratings may have stayed up and at least there wouldve been the 3rd marriage of lucrezia and Pope Alexander dies and cesare as well. Borgia faith and fear ended with the end. I love this cast but wish that it had ended at the end instead of that stupid ebook. Thank God for the actors not ruining career on that movie. Aweful. Love Jeremy irons, loved both cesares, David oakes better than Stanley webber. Lucrezia wasnt even in spoleto to govern. So much missing. Her final marriage shouldve been in series. I watch this quite often but cant believe Jordan thought godfather is after the borgias, Italy is the only common denominator. Fool

  • @YoungestMangaka
    @YoungestMangaka 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't want him to wear a mask D: His face is too sexy >w

  • @JuliaLeighBrooks
    @JuliaLeighBrooks 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHAT A SHAME NONE OF US WILL BE HERE TO ENJOY IT. WE'RE ALL OUT OF HERE BEFORE THEN. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT THE STORY WASN'T GONE INTO WITH MORE DEPTH & ACCURACY. CESARE WAS NOT THE OLDEST, WHICH HAD A STRONG INFLUENCE ON THE WAY HIS LIFE WENT.PLUS THERE WAS A LOT OF STORY TO BE TOLD .... IT WAS TOO BRIEF.

  • @lilianawells4841
    @lilianawells4841 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cesare makes the fool of oneself sleeping with Ursula. Their romance seems a parody, itsn'nt serious in any may.
    Cesare just might need to Ursula for her to scrub the floors of his home. She's ugly and graceless. And on top of the absurd, he avenged the Ursula's murder after she left him, hahaha!! This's a Cesare Borgia of comic.

  • @BreastsNaked
    @BreastsNaked 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    fuckign adverts

  • @georgiecam19
    @georgiecam19 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it because he did a film and played a gay? yeah but Jake Gylenhall, Heath Ledger (rip) Daniel Day Lewis etc.etc. played gays and they weren't

  • @Aidahanish
    @Aidahanish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bth we need season 4 of the borgias now that GoT is gone. All these scheaming political plot history has a huge public now. The white walkers series cannot have a plot as good as the borgias.

  • @evgeniiaplekhanova7815
    @evgeniiaplekhanova7815 ปีที่แล้ว

    А Франсуа неотразим!

  • @klyoomyzeed
    @klyoomyzeed 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    the didn't cancel it the writer didn't want to write a 4th season and didn't have more stories to tell .. however he wanted a movie