Florence Longpré Scores a Triple, Stars in Clever Drama ‘Audrey’s Back’ at Canneseries

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JD Linville Québécois auteur Florence Longpré has scored a triple, landing her newest series “Aubrey’s Back” in the main competition at Canneseries after enjoying selections at both the Berlinale Series Market and Series Mania with her tragic comedy “Last Summer of the Raspberries.” Written during the COVID-19 lockdowns, the new series follows Audrey, played by Longpré, a young woman emerging from a decades long coma following a traumatic brain injury.The series was co-authored by Guillaume Lambert (“Adulthood”) and their collaboration carries the story forward in this heartfelt journey of rediscovery.The first Canadian series selected in long form competition at Canneseries, “Audrey’s Back” is produced by Pixcom’s Nicola Merola, Charles Lafortune, and Marie-Ève Pelletier.

Former collaborator Guillaume Lonergan (“Emilie,” “Can You Hear Me”) directs the series, having also directed Lambert’s series “Adulthood,” which was nominated for the International Emmys.

Original score is by Alexandra Stréliski. Beta Film will handle international distribution for the series, as well as one other series in competition: Spain’s “El Inmortal – Gangs of Madrid.” Variety spoke to Longpré and Lambert ahead of the series’ premiere at Canneseries.How did this series come to life?

And what was the writing dynamic like?Florence Longpré: The work with Guillaume was amazing. But it was difficult because there was no leader.