The legendary gentleman thief is ready for an upgrade. The first teaser for Netflix's Lupin live-action series offers our first glimpse at Omar Sy's modern take on the beloved master of disguise.
The trailer opens with Sy's Assane Diop telling the audience to imagine what it would be like to inherit a treasure. He then reveals that that's exactly what happened to him when at a young age, he met someone who would change his life. The mysterious person left young Assane everything he had, which included "incredible treasures, endless resources, and several lives to enjoy them."
But wait, it gets even more mysterious. Assane shares that he was given a book from Arsène Lupin "that tells more than a mere story." At this point, we realize that Assane's life is full of adventure as he is shown looking like a custodian but also suiting up to meet the wealthy folks. Of course, his way of life is not without risks and there are several glimpses at the action he has to go through in the show.
Lupin is based on the books and stories of Maurice Leblanc which enchanted readers since 1905. The character Arsène Lupin would go on to inspire several adaptations including the famous Monkey Punch manga Lupin the Third. The new Netflix series is obviously a new adaptation that brings Lupin's story to modern times and we have a feeling this show will eventually convince everyone that James Bond can and should be played by a black man.
Lupin has not yet been given an official release date but is expected to premiere on Netflix in January 2021.
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