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Actor Omar Sy's parents 'have no idea' how popular Lupin is
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A still from Lupin featuring Omar Sy, who plays Assane Diop - a thief and master of disguise.
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LOS ANGELES - Omar Sy was already one of the most famous actors in France before starring in the Netflix global smash Lupin - a French-language heist drama that was the platform's most-watched title in the first quarter of this year (2021).
But his parents, West African immigrants who for decades worked low-paying jobs in France, have no idea how wildly famous their son is because of the show. Lupin was viewed by 76 million households within a month of its debut in January and was No. 1 on Netflix in more than 10 countries, including Singapore.
