Victor Belmondo

Victor Belmondo, yeah, that Belmondo—he’s Jean-Paul’s grandson, so acting’s practically in his DNA. He didn’t just roll onto a film set by accident, though. The guy put in his time, studying theater, learning how to write scripts, even managing stages. Started out behind the scenes, not just soaking up the family legacy but actually getting his hands dirty. Eventually, he popped up in “La vie très privée de Monsieur Sim,” this dramedy where Jean-Pierre Bacri’s basically having a meltdown. That’s Victor’s first real taste of the screen. Not long after, he jumped into “Coeurs Sourds,” a short film, running with a crew of teens all trying to figure out life in a world where adults are nowhere to be found. Gritty, pretty raw, honestly. Then it’s back to feature films with “All Inclusive.” Small role, but hey, he meets Thaïs Alessandrin there, and that’s not just a coincidence because he pops up again with her in “Mob bébé.” Lisa Azuelos—Thaïs’s mom, and the mind behind “LOL”—directs that one. Victor plays Theo, the chill, supportive son of Sandrine Kiberlain, trying to keep it together while his on-screen mom spirals after her daughter bails. It’s kind of a big deal for him, publicity-wise. He’s not stopping there. Coming up, he’s taking on “Versus,” which looks like some dark, moody thriller vibes. Oh, and he’s also set to throw down with Gérard Darmon in “Vous êtes jeunes, vous êtes beaux,” this drama about old dudes boxing. Not exactly your typical family flick, but it’s definitely got character. Victor’s carving out his own place—no riding coattails here.