Our favorite gentleman thief is returning to the small screens for the highly-anticipated Lupin Part 3. So far, ten outstanding episodes of this French Netflix thriller have been released in two parts in 2021. In the meantime, while you eagerly await the new episodes, we have some positive news and plenty of speculation to share with you.
For starters, Lupin follows gentleman thief Omar Sy as Assane Diop on a mission to avenge his father's murder in Paris. Thus, the name Lupin is embroiled in a series of exploits revolving around the wealthy family that wronged his family. Lupin is a fictional character established by the French author Maurice Leblanc in 1905, who has been featured in numerous books and short stories spanning decades of mystery and investigation. Part 2 premiered on Netflix on June 11, 2021, just a few months after Part 1 debuted on January 8, 2021.
Netflix reported that 70 million households watched Lupin in its first month, making it the most-viewed non-English show on the streaming platform at the time and the second most successful Netflix original series premiere behind Bridgerton. The American streaming giant also reported that Lupin was one of the most-viewed titles in the first three months of 2021. In July 2021, 54 million households were reported to have viewed Part 2, and the program was also one of the most popular for the second quarter. As fans await for details, here is everything we know about the upcoming Lupin Part 3.
Lupin Part 3 Release Date: When is it coming to Netflix?
Netflix confirmed that Lupin Part 3 will be released on October 5, 2023. It is two years since the last installment, so viewers are sure to be happy that the show is finally making a comeback.
Prior to the official confirmation of Lupin Part 3’s release, Netflix hinted at a possible release date by updating the Lupin profile insignia. Three, one, zero, two, five, and zero were among the numbers depicted on the show avatars.
Lupin Part 3 Cast: Who are the actors starring in the upcoming season?
Award-winning actor Omar Sy will reprise his role as Assane Dip in the forthcoming Lupin Part 3. He is best known for his role in the 2011 comedy-drama Intouchables. His performance in the film earned him the César Award for Best Actor, making him the first person of color to receive the honor.
In addition to X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Jurassic World (2015), and Transformers: The Last Knight(2017), Omar has appeared in a number of other films. The Lupin Part 3 lead star has won a number of accolades for his work, including two Globe de Cristal Awards for Best Actor, the Montreal International Black Film Festival Career Achievement Award, and the Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Drama/Genre Series for his portrayal in Lupin.
Ludivine Sagnier is also anticipated to reprise her role as Claire, Assane's estranged wife and the mother of his child, in Lupin Part 3. Swimming Pool (2003) and A Secret (2007) are two of Sagnier's most well-known roles. In both performances, she was nominated for the César Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has also appeared in films such as Love Songs (2007) and A Girl Cut in Two (2007), as well as television series such as The New Pope (2020) and The Serpent Queen (2022 - present) on Starz.
Etan Simon as Assane and Claire's son Raoul, Soufiane Guerrab as Detective Youssef Guédira, Shirine Boutella as Lt. Sofia Belkacem, Vincent Londez as Capitaine Romain Laugier, and Antoine Gouy as Benjamin Fere are also expected to appear in Lupin Part 3. It remains unclear if there are new faces appearing in the upcoming installment, but fans can expect Netflix to announce more names to be added to the cast list in the coming weeks.
Lupin Part 3 Plot: What is the upcoming season about?
Prior to the official Lupin Part 3 announcement, Lupin eventually uncovered the truth behind Hubert Pelligrini's wrongdoings and was arrested alongside the corrupt police commissioner Gabriel Dumont. In doing so, he cleansed the name of his late father. As Lupin's primary narrative up to this point, it leaves the door open for new narratives to assume the spotlight.
There is still a great deal of adventure to be had, as the Arsène Lupin novels provide a wealth of material from which to draw. The official synopsis for Lupin Part 3 reads:
“Now in hiding, Assane must learn to live far from his wife and son. With the suffering they endure because of him, Assane can't stand it any longer and decides to return to Paris to make them a crazy proposal: leave France and start a new life elsewhere. But the ghosts of the past are never far away, and an unexpected return will turn his plans upside down.”
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Omar said Lupin’s revenge may not be over for this gentleman thief just yet. The Lupin Part 3 lead star shared with the entertainment news outlet:
“He’s done most of the work, but it’s not completely finished. When episode 10 finished, there’s still some questions that we didn’t have answered.”
Lupin Part 3 Trailer: Is there a teaser for the next season?
Netflix revealed the first glimpse at Lupin Part 3 during its TUDUM event in September 2022. Omar, as Diop, reveals in the trailer where Lupin Part 3 begins and what his mission is for the imminent third installment, saying:
“I avenged my father. I had to protect my family. I wanted to stay in the dark, but had to come back into the light. Now, watch me disappear.”
Diop remains one of the most wanted men in France, and it appears that the nation is divided as to whether he is the hero of this narrative for bringing down a corrupt police chief and a billionaire or the villain for the crimes he's committed. Watch the first Lupin Part 3 trailer below:
More recently, a full trailer for Lupin Part 3 was revealed:
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