Rolling off the smashing success of “Lupin,” Netflix and French star Omar Sy have entered a multi-year feature film deal. It’s the streamer’s first deal with a French talent…
have entered a multi-year feature film deal. It’s the streamer’s first deal with a French talent or filmmaker.
Sy added that he was “happy to have the opportunity to extend the relationship and look forward to this next step of our journey together.” Sy broke through with Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano’s hit comedy “The Intouchables” a decade ago, which marked his first leading role after many years in acting. He became the first Black actor to win a Cesar award, France’s highest film honor.
“We look forward to working together with Omar and his team as he grows as a producer and brings more unique stories and voices to Netflix,” said Mareschi, who has always worked closely with filmmakers through her tenure at Kinology and at EuropaCorp before that.
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