


The necklace, which originally belonged to Marie Antoinette, is owned by the Pellegrini family and Assane’s father was once framed for stealing it.

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The series kicks off with Assane stealing a diamond necklace from the Louvre. Sy was reportedly involved in the early development of the series, telling Deadline, “The producers came to me and asked ‘What would be the ideal role for you?’ That’s extraordinary, there are very few actors who get asked what is the dream role that you’d like to play and so that started the adventure.” (The series also features flashbacks where the young Assane is played by Mamadou Haidara.) He has also appeared in Jurassic World (2015), Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), and X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014).
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The movie also led to him being voted favorite personality in France in 2012, according to a poll run by the French weekly Le Journal du Dimanche. Sy’s notable performances include playing Bakary "Driss" Bassari in 2011’s The Intouchables, for which he won the César Award for Best Actor. A master thief and conman who always lands on his feet, Assane is played by Omar Sy, an acclaimed French actor, and comedian with an impressive career. RELATED: 'Lupin' Part 2 Folds in and Out of Itself to Varying Degrees of Success | ReviewĪssane Diop is a modern-day Arsène Lupin, inspired by the Maurice Leblanc books and driven by his father’s death. After all, there’s enough mystery in Lupin without you wondering, “Where have I seen that face before?” So we've put together a handy guide to all the main characters, the roles they play within the series, and the actors who are playing them. Lupin’s cast includes both familiar faces and new ones, with an even balance of rising stars and acclaimed actors. Part 2 of the series is set to release on June 11, 2021. Since then, the show has topped the viewership charts, becoming the first French series to rank on Netflix’s top 10 list. Part 1 of the series, consisting of five episodes, was released on January 8, 2021. With a thrilling mystery element, intriguing characters, and a stellar cast, Lupin has quickly become a smash hit on Netflix since its release. Netflix’s Lupin by George Kay and François Uzan doesn’t follow Arsène’s story instead, it focuses on a modern-day gentleman thief inspired by the great Lupin. Created in 1905 by French writer Maurice Leblanc, Lupin is to burglary what Sherlock Holmes is to crime-solving. Arsène Lupin is the perfect gentleman thief.
