As the grand premiere at the Cannes Film Festival approached, Cedric decided he needed to do more than just walk the red carpet. He wanted to "stay in character."
While the rest of the cast took limousines, Cedric convinced the producers to let him arrive via a high-tech zip line from a nearby hotel rooftop. "It’s branding!" he shouted, cinching his cowl. Super... ВїquiГ©n? (2022)
Cedric Dugimont was finally on top of the world. After years of being a failed actor living in his father’s shadow, he had finally landed the lead role in the upcoming blockbuster, Badman . The production was huge, the suit was itchy, and for the first time, people actually looked at him with respect—mostly because they thought he was a real hero during his period of amnesia. As the grand premiere at the Cannes Film
"Villains!" Cedric bellowed, his voice cracking. He attempted a dramatic smoke bomb exit, but he had accidentally grabbed a "sparkle grenade" from the prop department. Instead of disappearing, he stood in a cloud of pink glitter, coughing uncontrollably while the cameras flashed. Cedric Dugimont was finally on top of the world
Halfway down the line, a gust of wind caught his cape. Instead of a majestic descent, Cedric began spinning like a leather-clad rotisserie chicken. He smashed through the catering tent, landing face-first into a giant sculpture of shrimp cocktail.
Just as security was about to escort him out for his own safety, a real thief snatched a socialite's diamond necklace and bolted toward the exit. Without thinking, Cedric tripped over his own oversized boots, tumbling forward. His heavy Bad-mobile prop helmet, which he was carrying, flew out of his hands and knocked the thief unconscious. The crowd went wild. "Badman! Badman!" they chanted.