French actor Gérard Depardieu has been charged with rape, claims a new report by the Agence France-Presse.

On Tuesday (23 February), AFP reported learning of the charges from a judicial source close to the case.

Depardieu is best known for his roles in Cyrano de Bergerac and The Last Metro. He has also appeared in American films including Green Card, The Man in the Iron Mask and 102.