The Television Factor

The 1980s and 1990s also saw the rise of television as a significant factor in actors' careers. Many established film actors began working in television, while TV provided a launching pad for new talent:

The miniseries format allowed for extended character development, attracting film actors to projects like "Napoleon" (2002) with Christian Clavier and "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1998) with Gérard Depardieu.