‘Narcos,’ ‘Lupin’ Producer Gaumont Strikes Co-Production Pact With Brazil’s Globo (EXCLUSIVE)

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Anna Marie de la Fuente In an unprecedented move, Gaumont, the Paris-based TV & Film production house behind such global hits as “Narcos” and “Lupin,” has forged a co-production deal with Brazilian media powerhouse, Globo.

The new pact was announced as Miami confab Content Americas wrapped on Thursday. First out the gate is a still-untitled project that will “explore the universe of haute couture.” The project will be produced by leading Brazilian indie production company Conspiração, producer of the 2025 Oscar-nominated Walter Salles film “I’m Still Here,” and developed by Ventre Studios (“Godless John”). ‘We are celebrating Globo’s 100th anniversary while Gaumont turns 130 in 2025, which highlights the strength and tradition of both companies on the international sphere,” said Manuel Belmar, Globo chief financial officer and head of digital products, who expressed his delight at the alliance “which will bring premium content not only to Brazilians, but also to audiences in other countries.” The agreement underscores the spirit of cooperation between the two countries that are celebrating 200 years of diplomatic relations in 2025. “A Globo and Gaumont collaboration is a perfect fit of legacy and quality and we couldn’t be more excited and prouder to be working with this historic giant of content production,” said Nicolas Atlan, president of Gaumont USA. “Together with Conspiração and Ventre Studios, some of Brazil’s top-quality producers, we endeavor to captivate audiences with a thrilling ripped-from-the-headlines story about one of Brazil’s most iconic high-fashion power players,” he added.

Globo reaches more than 130 million viewers in Brazil. A constant presence in the international market since 1973, its content.