Omar Sy, Louis Leterrier & Thomas Benski Launch Film & TV Outfit Carrousel Studios
deadline.comActor and producer Omar Sy (Lupin), director-producer Louis Leterrier (Fast X) and producer and Pulse Films founder Thomas Benski (American Honey) are launching Carrousel Studios with bases in Paris, London, LA and Senegal.
The film and TV company will develop and produce projects for the global market and look to work closely with emerging and established talent.
While not exclusive to the genres, the firm plans to lean into elevated action, thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy and comedy projects.
It will also incorporate in-house marketing and communications for its projects. CAA Media Finance architected the financing for the venture. “By definition, a carrousel’s sole purpose is to entertain, no matter where the riders come from, no matter their age or background,” explained Sy, Leterrier and Benski in a joint statement. “Additionally, the word carrousel is understood around the globe and associated with magical moments.
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