Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg on why he became French citizen for film role

Simon Helberg (Ian West/PA)

The Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg has explained why he became a French citizen to land a part in his latest film.

The actor, best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in the long-running sitcom, stars opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in the musical Annette, which was written by the band Sparks and directed by the French director Leos Carax, the filmmaker responsible for Holy Motors and The Lovers On The Bridge.