more than 70 million views, beating records set by shows such as The Queen’s Gambit and Bridgerton. And it’s the first French TV show to have such success on the streaming platform.Lupin is an iconic character of French literature.
The figure of the gentleman-burglar was invented by writer Maurice Leblanc in 1905 and appears in 17 mystery novels and multiple short stories by the author.
On the show, French actor Omar Sy takes on the role of Assane Diop and his alter ego Lupin.Netflix adapting the French literary classic is a big deal, but choosing a Black actor to take on the role of a traditionally white character is what sets the show apart.
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