# John Gore Studios Boards Peter Hoar’s ‘A Waiter in Paris’ With Leo Woodall As Feature Begins Filming & Adds Raft Of French Talent

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/john-gore-studios-boards-peter-hoars-a-waiter-in-paris-with-leo-woodall-as-feature-begins-filming-adds-raft-of-french-talent/
- Published: 2026-11-05T15:37:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T16:55:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/john-gore-studios-waiter-paris-french-cast-1237214396/
- Topics: Entertainment, Europe, Film, UK, World

## Key points

- Leo Woodall stars as a British waiter in Paris.
- Peter Hoar is making his feature film debut.
- UK, Benelux and Australian distribution deals are in place.

## Summary

John Gore Studios has joined the production of *A Waiter in Paris*, a drama starring Leo Woodall that has begun filming in Paris. The film follows a young British man trying to find belonging and make a life as a waiter in the city, and marks the feature debut of Bafta-winning television director Peter Hoar.

Based on Edward Chisholm’s bestselling memoir, the film is adapted by Ben Hopkins and also stars Clémence Poésy alongside a cast of French actors. It is being shot entirely in Paris, with John Gore Studios and BBC Film among its backers; UK, Benelux and Australian distribution deals have already been secured.

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