India, Sept. 10 -- French actor Tewfik Jallab is determined not to let his success in the Paris Has Fallen franchise define the kind of roles he can play. As he returns as Vincent Taleb in the upcoming second season, Jallab says he is actively seeking characters that allow him to move beyond the action-hero image.
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Jallab acknowledged that a successful role can quickly lead audiences and filmmakers to associate an actor with one particular genre. He said he is trying to avoid being locked into the action-hero mould and wants opportunities that showcase a wider range of his abilities.
The actor said the worldwide response to the first season surpassed his expectations. Despite the show's international reception, he not...