Prosecutors say that in both cases, victims alleged the 75-year-old actor trapped them between his legs.

French actor Gérard Depardieu's lawyer says his client won’t appear before a criminal court in Paris where he was set to go on trial Monday over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021.

PARIS (AP) — French actor Gérard Depardieu, who is facing trial for the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021, won't appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday due to health reasons, his lawyer said.Depardieu, who previously has denied any wrongdoing, is accused of using “violence, coercion, surprise or threat” in the alleged assault, which prosecutors said took place on the set of “Les Volets verts” (”The Green Shutters.

Many have come out in his support, including French President Emmanuel Macron.

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces criminal court for alleged sexual assaults on film set, sparking national reckoning.

Gerard Depardieu has asked for a postponement to his sexual assault trial that is set to begin in Paris on Monday, citing health reasons.

French actor Gerard Depardieu is expected to appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021.

Two women have accused the actor of sexual assault on the set of 2021 film Les Volets Verts.

Gerard Depardieu was known for more than 50 years as a titan of French cinema, but details of his crude behaviour and allegations of sexual violence have brought his star low in recent years.