For Netflix, Omar Sy will play the primary black samurai! – Information Sequence

Nothing can cease Omar Sy. After his settlement signed with Netflix to develop new tasks, the actor landed the primary function of Yasuke, the reside motion adaptation of the animated collection of the identical title, additionally obtainable on the platform.

The star of Lupin and Intouchables will play a uncommon function: a slave who turned Japan’s first black samurai. This man actually existed and was erected into a real legend in Japanese historical past.

Composed of 5 episodes, the collection might be produced by Omar Sy himself, but in addition by the businesses of Shawn Levy – who additionally produces Stranger Issues – and actor Forest Whitaker. Nick Jones Jr., already creator on the animated model, will write the scripts for the episodes.

If the animated collection flirts with the incredible, this new studying might be a extra devoted adaptation to the true story of the samurai. This system will notably concentrate on his friendship with army chief Oda Nabunaga. The latter is understood to be the primary warrior to have used firearms in Japan.

In a press launch shared by The Hollywood ReporterOmar Sy explains: “Yasuke has been inspiring me for a while. With this very good workforce we’ll create a exceptional collection on what it means to be an African samurai in Japanese historical past. The motion sequences promise to be phenomenal and ingenious.”

Yasuke’s adaptation provides to Omar Sy’s lengthy checklist of future tasks. Whereas he has simply shot season 3 of Lupin – scheduled for Netflix quickly – he may also be starring within the remake of The Killer, John Woo’s motion basic. A movie deliberate for the Peacock platform.

Yasuke, quickly on Netflix.