Serge withdrew from the world, living in seclusion.
A major figure in Quebec’s arts scene, at the heart of cult projects such as La Petite Vie and Les Boys, Serge Thériault is ready to tell his story. A deeply personal, human return that reflects on his career and the defining moments that shaped the man he has become.
What exactly are we gearing up for?
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In the documentary T’étais où Serge?, premiering December 12 on ICI Tou.tv EXTRA, Serge Thériault — who has become increasingly scarce in recent years — agrees to revisit his journey. Not appearing on screen, he lends his voice to the narration of this tribute project, a deeply intimate dive into his path that promises to move many viewers.
For nearly a decade, Serge Thériault has stepped back from public life and has lived in Joliette. After a comeback attempt in 2023, he fell back into a depression, retreating once more into isolation, until he was confined to his room.
The documentary captures this pivotal moment when, “marked by illness and time,” Serge Thériault agrees to tell his story anew: not on screen, but through his voice, in a rare and highly sincere gesture.
“T’étais où Serge? — Long a fixture on television, in cinema, and on stage, Serge Thériault left a mark on several generations with iconic works. But behind the public image, a mystery took hold: for more than ten years, Serge withdrew from the world, living in seclusion. Serge agrees to open up, not through the image, but through his voice, in a gesture of great sincerity. T’étais où Serge? | Available from December 12 on ICI Tou.tv EXTRA,” the team shares, clearly excited to reveal this project soon.
An announcement that was missing a date
The news of this documentary was initially announced in August 2025 during Radio-Canada’s 2025-2026 programming launch events.
However, back then the release was only set for December, with no exact date confirmed.
You can now mark December 12, 2025 on your calendar.
A look back at one of Serge Thériault’s few public appearances
Recall that during the 2023 holiday season, and at the start of 2024, Marc Messier treated his friends Serge Thériault and Claude Meunier to a heartwarming surprise: a turkey, just like in the good old days of the cult show La Petite Vie. A moment all the more touching because Serge Thériault and Marc Messier hadn’t seen each other in more than 15 years.
A wave of love for Serge
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, we can only hope that the great man is doing well. And we’re eager to see him celebrated in this new project where he is the centerpiece.
We’re sending him a huge dose of love, warmth, and happiness.
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