Omar Sy’s New Rom-Com Will Make You Fall in Love—First Look Inside!

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During its “Next on Netflix” event held simultaneously in various European locations on January 29, Netflix highlighted its extensive reach across Europe. Exciting new releases were hinted at, including the movie starring Omar Sy titled “French Lover”, a modern take on the Italian classic novel “The Leopard”, the Norwegian action-adventure film “Troll 2” and Lena Dunham’s upcoming series “Too Much”.

Netflix’s international original content plan for 2025 focuses on leveraging flagship intellectual properties, prominent local celebrities, and both romance and crime genres. This strategy emphasizes their strong position in various industries and aims to attract viewers from all demographics while also exploring popular film choices that will resonate with a wide audience.

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In 2025, Netflix’s international original content strategy is set to capitalize on established intellectual properties, well-known local actors, and both romantic and crime themes. This approach highlights their firm grip on numerous industries and aspires to cater to all age groups while also delving into movies that will appeal to a broad audience.

Titled “French Lover,” this upcoming romantic comedy offers a sneak peek at its Paris debut. Starring Omar Sy, famed for his role in the hit series “Lupin,” alongside Sara Giraudeau from “Bernadette,” it promises an enticing blend of romance and humor. In the movie, Sy plays Abel Camara, a popular star of the moment, who encounters the relatable Marion (Giraudeau), the girl living next door. The streaming platform also hinted at the sequel to its successful action thriller “Lost Bullet” series featuring Alban Lenoir, and mentioned their upcoming animated series “Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight,” directed by Alain Chabat and based on the beloved French comic book.

Another captivating title on Netflix’s French lineup is “Nero,” a series inspired by “The Count of Monte Cristo” and set in 1504, in the heart of France’s South. In this drama, Pio Marmai, known for his role in “The Three Musketeers,” portrays a bitter assassin who was deceived by his trusted partner and embarks on a quest for vengeance.

As a cinephile myself, I’m thrilled to share that by 2025, we aim to be the go-to destination for entertainment in France. It’s an honor to work alongside brilliant creatives, crafting series and films that resonate deeply with our audience. “Astérix & Obélix: The Big Fight,” “French Lover,” and “Néro” are merely a taste of the diverse, high-quality content we’ll be offering in 2025. Stay tuned!

While the U.K. serves as one of Netflix’s major production hubs, most of the locally-produced shows slated for 2025, such as Lena Dunham’s series “Too Much,” “Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials,” and “The Thursday Murder Club” that were highlighted at an event in London’s Picturehouse Central, have already been announced. Previews were given for upcoming projects like “Adolescence,” a one-shot drama from the creators of “Boiling Point,” and Gareth Evans’ action-thriller film “Havoc” starring Tom Hardy. However, there was room for a fresh project to be revealed – a documentary feature on the Grenfell Tower fire, a 2017 disaster in which 72 lives were lost, exposing governmental shortcomings, corruption, and the stark wealth disparity in the U.K. Anne Mensah, vice president of content for the U.K. and Ireland, stated, “For the first time, we’re piecing together the chilling sequence of events that led to this tragedy. This is the story beyond the headlines – a tale sure to enrage you.

In Italy, Eleonora Andreatta, Netflix’s Vice President of Italian originals and an Italian native, announced with pride that “The Leopard,” their most ambitious Italian original production to date, had been highlighted by Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, during her L.A. presentation. Furthermore, she emphasized that by the year 2025, Netflix will be celebrating its 10-year presence in Italy with its “most extensive offering yet.

Andreatta mentioned that for the very first time, we’ll be releasing a new Italian original production every month. He also emphasized that our aim is to create top-notch content, not just from Italy, but alongside some of Netflix’s finest global productions.

Andreatta further explained that Netflix’s Italian content resembles a vibrant, multi-colored mosaic, featuring various productions. For instance, there’s “Motorvalley,” an upcoming action series set in the racing world of sports cars, as well as “Mrs. Playmen,” which tells the true story of Adelina Tattilo and her team who made history in the Italian erotic magazine publishing industry during the ’70s.

“Il Mostro,” a highly anticipated limited series from Stefano Sollima, is also on the horizon. This show delves into the real-life string of sex-related murders that occurred outside Florence between the late 1960s and mid-1980s. Sollima, renowned for his work on gritty TV series like “Gomorrah” and movies such as “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Without Remorse,” is behind this production.

In the unscripted realm, Andreatta also highlighted the forthcoming Italian adaptations of “Too Hot to Handle” and “Love Is Blind.

The most popular Italian series on Netflix is unquestionably “The Leopard,” which shares similarities with shows like “Downton Abbey” and “The Crown.” This six-episode limited series, based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s classic novel set in Sicily, is a modern reinterpretation of the sensual Sicilian tale that was previously adapted into a film by Luchino Visconti starring Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, and Burt Lancaster. In this new adaptation, Deva Cassel, who is Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel’s daughter, plays Angelica Sedara, the captivating middle-class woman who causes social upheaval, a role originally portrayed by Cardinale. This marks a significant breakthrough for Cassel in her acting career.

Deva Cassel stated during her performance that Angelica’s task is to discover a purpose for her beauty and womanhood, fulfilling her father’s aspirations while simultaneously breaking free from his influence. In the movie, Don Fabrizio Corbera, Prince of Salina, portrayed by Lancaster in the original, will be played by Deva Cassel’s co-star, Saul Nanni. Benedetta Porcaroli takes on the role of Concetta, Don Fabrizio’s passionate cousin who is smitten with Tancredi. The main cast also includes Alain Delon’s younger counterpart, Saul Nanni, as Tancredi Falconeri in this adaptation.

The movie titled “The Leopard” will be released worldwide on Netflix on March 5, following a grand premiere showing at Rome’s Teatro Dell’Opera opera house.

In the Nordic regions, Netflix is considering “Troll 2,” the sequel to their hit Norwegian action-adventure film directed by Roar Uthaug, who also made Norway’s first disaster movie “The Wave.” The original movie, which Netflix refers to as its most popular non-English language film, takes place following an explosion in the Norwegian mountains that revives an ancient troll.

Netflix is also stepping away from its usual Nordic suspense series for a while and introducing some romantic comedies. For instance, “Diary of a Ditched Girl” and “A Copenhagen Love Story,” the latter being a production by Denmark’s popular comedy duo Ditte Hansen and Louise Mieritz. Much like other Netflix titles from Europe, “A Copenhagen Love Story” comes from established producers, Miso Film, known for producing “Wallander.” The movie follows a couple struggling to conceive who must turn to fertility treatments in their journey.

In Germany, it’s been disclosed that a fresh documentary on the world-renowned footballer Lukas Podolski, titled “Poldi,” is under production. Moreover, the second season of “Love Is Blind: Germany” has been announced, along with a new miniseries by Isabel Kleefeld named “The Trap.

Based on one of Poland’s most significant maritime disasters in 1993, Netflix previewed “Heweliusz,” a series created by the minds behind the popular 2022 production “High Water.” Check out the initial image of the show below.

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