But given the typical feel-good nature, it may be surprising to learn with some final text stating Dell and Phillip remain friends to this day that The Upside is based on a true story. Technically, The Upside is a remake of French film The Intouchables, with the action moved from Paris to New York.
At the end of the film, we see the real millionaire and his assistant. They are still friends, even though they don't see each other as often as they used to. The men left France: Abdel returned to Algeria where he opened a bird farm, and Philippe moved to Morocco.
From the set of The Upside, this is Dell (Kevin Hart) screen used, hero, Dell's first paycheck for five thousand three hundred and eighty two dollars, check from Lacasse Entrepreneurial Inc, check # 2389. Paycheck is unsigned given to dell from Yvonne.
Right: Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, the inspiration for Bryan Cranston's character, and his caretaker Abdel Sellou, the basis for Kevin Hart's character Dell.
The difference between the real story and the film "The Intouchables" The story
Did they actually go paragliding in The Upside?
Unlike Cranston, Hart did not fly in any of the scenes. As a result, filming Hart “paragliding” required some creativity, including a flying rig that hung from a crane, a shade structure simulating the glider's canopy, and a large fan for wind.
Abdel Sellou now lives in Algeria with his wife and three children, where he runs a chicken farm. He remains close to Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, who lives in Morocco with his second wife and two children.
Throughout the movie, it is implied that Philip and his secretary Yvonne (Nicole Kidman) have romantic feelings for each other. While Kidman's character does have a real-life equivalent, there is no evidence they were ever romantically involved.
Filming. Principal photography began on January 27, 2017 in Philadelphia. An official photo was released on January 30, 2017, of Hart's character via his Instagram account. The film initially received an R rating from the MPAA, but Burger and the film's producers trimmed it to get a PG-13 rating.
Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who's trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son.
The staff clamor around Philip to help him as he insists he can't feel a thing. Dell goes to pick Philip up and return him home, but Philip chews Dell out for arranging the whole thing with Lily since he now feels like a fool. Philip then fires Dell.
Though he is unqualified for the job, Phillip hires Dell because he believes that Dell will not treat him with pity, nor resuscitate him should he stop breathing.
Philippe explains his disability resulted from a paragliding incident and that his wife died without bearing children. Gradually, Driss helps him to organise his private life, including disciplining his precocious adopted daughter Elisa.
Philippe, the son of a French duke, became quadriplegic following a paragliding accident in 1993. At first, he didn't adjust well to his disability, once attempting suicide by wrapping his oxygen tube around his neck.
Founded by Australian fashion icon Jodhi Meares, THE UPSIDE's early ethos laid in establishing a bold brand that catered to sartorially sophisticated and time savvy individuals who led demanding lives but cherished their training.
After the hand gliding sequence, Cranston and Hart are shown in a riverside inn/restaurant with a fantastic view of an old, steel suspension bridge. Although it's not identified in the movie, the restaurant is the Black Bass Hotel in Lumberville.
The Black Bass Hotel makes its movie premier! The. Upside, featuring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and. Nicole Kidman, had several scenes filmed at the Bass.
Philippe di Borgo became a quadriplegic in 1993 following a paragliding accident. Because of his disability, he attempted to commit suicide by wrapping an oxygen tube around his neck. In July 2012, he was appointed a Knight of the Legion of Honour. Pozzo di Borgo died on 1 June 2023, at the age of 72.
This leads Driss to explain to Philippe the whole truth about his past, which leads Philippe to let Driss go. He says that Driss' family needs him and Driss needs to be there for his family rather than spending his whole life taking care of Philippe. Driss returns to the suburbs and Philippe hires a new caregiver.
Philippe Pozzo di Borgo was born on 14 February 1951 in Paris, France. He was a writer, known for The Intouchables (2011), Menschen (1982) and La vie comme un roman (1999). He was married to Khadija NAJIMI and Béatrice Henriette Lucie ROCHE. He died on 2 June 2022 in Marrakech, Morocco.
What happened to Philippe's wife in the intouchables?
Philippe discloses to Driss that he became disabled following a paragliding accident and that his wife died without bearing children. Gradually, Philippe is led by Driss to put some order in his private life, including being more strict with his adopted daughter Elisa, who behaves like a spoiled child with the staff.
