‘Lupin’ Director Louis Leterrier On Key Factor Behind French-Language Netflix Series’ Global Resonance: “Lupin Is Omar, And Omar Is Lupin” – TCA

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At TCA on Thursday, the creatives behind Netflix’s Lupin reflected on the show’s success and its ability to transcend national borders, noting that white it draws on an iconic character, its reception also has much to do with its star, internationally beloved actor Omar Sy.“Omar is this person.

He’s genuine. He’s extremely generous and the kindest man, and at the same time, he can be tough. He’s like this mountain of muscles and can fight,” said director Louis Leterrier. “So the thing about Lupin is, he’s everything Omar is, and I think that’s the key to its success.

Lupin is Omar, and Omar is Lupin.”Letterier later expanded on what makes the show unique, saying that it represents “the confluence of many genres and a lot of talent coming