It's a little phrase that's got people talking. Invited on France Inter this October 24, 2023, Thomas Jolly, the director of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in 2024, hinted that the mythical electro duo Daft Punk could reform and perform for the occasion in the capital.
Questioned by Léa Salamé on France Inter on Tuesday October 24 about the negotiations underway for the opening ceremony, Thomas Jolly either said too much or not enough. " Daft Punk would be very happy to be part of the ceremony," said the director, adding: " You can't not think of Daft Punk when you think of a successful international showcase for a French group.
Daft Punk at the Olympic opening ceremony?
- France Inter (@franceinter) October 24, 2023
"It would be great if they were in the ceremony. It's impossible not to think about it," replies Thomas Jolly, before later confiding, "I lied a bit about Daft Punk..." #le710inter pic.twitter.com/Wju8N4KDKS
A statement followed by another, full of innuendo. " I lied a bit about Daft Punk ", Thomas Jolly admitted a little later on France Inter. Without missing a beat, Léa Salamé launched into the conversation: " So it's done, it's not under negotiation, we've got the news!
So, will Daft Punk reform and perform live at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? Finally, Thomas Jolly denied the information on Twitter. "My comments were confusing and generated a lot of expectations. I must clarify: after exchanging views on a possible presence at the ceremony, the group's decision is not to participate. I respect this decision and apologize for the ambiguity of my comments," said the director.
My comments were confusing and generated a lot of expectations.
- Thomas JOlly (@Thomajolly) October 25, 2023
I must clarify: After discussing a possible appearance at the ceremony, the group has decided not to take part.
I respect this decision and apologize for the ambiguity of my comments. https://t.co/W02RwzTIzI
Daft Punk, formed by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, released their debut album "Homework" in 1997. This was followed by three others: "Discovery" in 2001, "Human After All" in 2005 and "Random Access Memories" in 2013. After 28 years of collaboration, the two acolytes announced their separation in February 2021, with the release of Epilogue, leaving fans in total disarray.
