The series was meant to air on France 3, but ended up being broadcast on sister channel France 2.
The series' broadcast in 2020 marks the 130th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle's birth, the 50th of his death and the 80th of his famous Appeal of 18 June.
For the first time, the series was allowed to shoot in the Boisserie, Charles de Gaulle's residence.
Samuel Labarthe underwent a three and a half to four hour daily makeup routine to portray Charles de Gaulle.
The series was planned and shot for four episodes, but ended being edited into six.