as Lumi’s father, anchoring the dramatic, emotional weight of the restaurant's backstory.

Marc Dorcel, a French chef and restaurateur, is a master of molecular gastronomy. With a background in chemistry and a passion for experimentation, Dorcel has revolutionized the culinary world with his avant-garde approach to cooking. His restaurants, including the eponymous Marc Dorcel in Paris, offer an immersive dining experience that combines art, science, and cuisine.

: Upon her return, Lumi must work alongside the restaurant's current head chef, Nathan (Nathan Bronson). The two possess radically contrasting personalities and culinary philosophies, creating a high-stakes, tense environment in the kitchen.

For decades, the name Marc Dorcel has been synonymous with luxury adult cinema. Based in France, the studio pioneered the "glossy feature" format, emphasizing elegant settings, complex plots, and cinematic lighting. Amuse Bouche represents a continuation of this legacy into the mid-2020s. By funding a project that favors a traditional, narrative-heavy structure over rapid-fire content, Dorcel caters to an audience that values storytelling, aesthetic beauty, and character growth.