Netflix's 'Lupin' will return with second part in summer of 2021
Los Angeles, Jan 30: Netflix's new breakout show "Lupin" will return with its second part in summer 2021, the streamer has announced.
The French-language mystery thriller, starring "The Intouchables" actor Omar Sy, became a breakout hit when it premiered on January 8 on the platform.
Developed by George Kay and Francois Uzan, the show is based Maurice Leblanc's famous character Arsene Lupin.
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It centres on Assane Diop, whose childhood was turned upside down when his father died after being accused of a crime he didn't commit.
Twenty-five years later, Assane (Sy) uses "Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar" as his inspiration to avenge his father.
The first five episodes that were released on January 8 were directed by Louis Leterrier and Marcela Said.
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Part 2 of "Lupin" will consist of an additional five episodes. Episodes six and seven will be directed by Ludovic Bernard, while episodes eight, nine and ten will be directed by Hugo Gelin.