Lupin star Omar Sy felt guilty after Louvre jewel heist
Actor Omar Sy felt a sense of guilt following a high-profile heist at the Louvre that bore striking similarities to his show, Lupin. Although the robbery was a real-life crime involving millions of euros in jewels, the public frequently linked the incident to the television series, prompting the actor to reflect on the relationship between fiction and reality.
Last October, a group of thieves disguised as construction workers executed a daring heist at the Louvre museum in Paris. Using a freight elevator, the suspects cut through a window and stole historical crown jewels worth approximately 88 million euros in less than seven minutes. The brazen nature of the crime drew immediate comparisons to scenes from the popular Netflix series Lupin, where the lead character similarly targets the museum.
Omar Sy, the actor who plays the lead in Lupin, reported receiving numerous inquiries from people questioning his involvement in the real-life robbery. Sy expressed deep shock upon realizing the heist's similarities to his show, which led to complex feelings of guilt. While he acknowledged the absurdity of the connection, he questioned the extent to which his fictional portrayal may have served as inspiration for the actual criminals. The fourth season of Lupin is scheduled for release on Netflix on October 23.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
