In his latest film Vincent ##i plays a famous French actor . France 's strict privacy laws mean they 're afforded a degree of freedom not always permitted to their Hollywood counterparts . For his role in ` ` Mesrine '' Cassel gained nearly 100 kilos . The actor has made his name playing screen tough guys . He has a relationship with the Italian actress and ex - model Monica Belluci .
In his latest film Vincent ##i plays a famous French actor . For his role in ` ` Mesrine '' Cassel gained nearly 100 kilos . The actor has made his name playing screen tough guys . He has a relationship with the Italian actress and ex - model Monica Belluci .