Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend

Upcoming drama and history film Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend follows the early career of Gilles Villeneuve, a racing driver from Quebec. Set in 1970, the story focuses on a mechanically gifted young man from a modest background who risks his family's stability to enter the exclusive world of professional motor racing. He attempts to break into a sport typically reserved for the wealthy by relying solely on his natural talent.

The movie is directed by Yan Lanouette Turgeon, following his 2024 film Miss Boots. The screenplay was written by Guillaume Lonergan and Daniel Roby, and the production was handled by Christal Films and Les Films Opale. The cast features Rémi Goulet in the title role alongside Rosalie Bonenfant as Joann Villeneuve and Alex Lauzon as Paul Caron. Other cast members include Matthew Alan Taylor, Neil Webb, and Joe Cobden. The production involved a credited crew of 54 people. The film has a runtime of 102 minutes and is scheduled for release on November 11, 2026.