Netflix has released the official trailer for The Hunchback, Soul of Paris, a dark historical drama that offers a fresh interpretation of the legendary Quasimodo story. Set in Paris in 1830, the film takes viewers into a city struggling with a devastating cholera outbreak, political unrest, and the growing threat of revolution. Vincent Cassel stars as a hunchbacked stonemason whose extraordinary circumstances make him a target for the authorities. While being hunted by the police, he risks everything to protect a dancer he has fallen in love with.

The story reimagines the origins of one of Victor Hugo's most iconic literary characters, moving beyond the familiar tale of the bell-ringer of Notre-Dame. Directed by Jean-François Richet, the film combines historical drama, romance, action, and suspense against the atmospheric backdrop of nineteenth-century Paris. The cast also features Karim Leklou, Daphné Patakia, and Benjamin Voisin. Rather than presenting a traditional adaptation, Netflix explores a darker and more grounded interpretation inspired by the historical period surrounding Hugo's famous novel. The Hunchback, Soul of Paris is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on November 27, 2026, promising a gripping new take on a timeless literary legend. More Netflix on Vadbav