Omar Sy on Lupin’s Popularity in America & Learning English from the Kardashians

Omar talks about growing up watching American TV shows in France, learning English by watching the Kardashians, and the popularity of his show “Lupin.”

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[luisgomes]

Americans don’t know this but this man is filthy rich. It’s true that his new show Lupin is doing great in the US but he has been rich for over a decade. Omar Sy doesn’t need the us market to stay wealthy. Jimmy talks to him as if he just made it because he moved to America. He bought a 7 million dollar house in LA before Lupin. That goes to show how good of a career he has had in Europe and mainly in french cinema. One of my favourite actors of all time. I’ve seen most of his work. I understand and speak french and to appreciate his acting work it is necessary you understand what he is saying.

[sudipchatterjee]

I must say that Omar’s personality is as colorful as that lovely cardigan!

[lucasbarkany]

Omar Sy : Hello, I'm a french actor, I've done a lot of french mo -
Jimmy Kimmel :

[pourvuasmaa]

His laugh is everything, Omar is one of the nicest guys ever

[mgg]

Omar Sy was part of the amazing movie Les Intouchables, the original French version of The Upside. No offense to Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart, but NOBODY can touch Omar Sy and François Cluzet. They have an amazing chemistry.

[Julen-ymsu]

That "French version of the Oscars" line is the most American egocentric thing I've heard in my life

[ericmwangi]

He's such a brilliant actor and he seems like a down to earth, bubbly type of person.

[Emmitries]

Imagine getting the chance to talk to THE Omar Sy and you only keep asking him about the American shows he has watched. Quel gaspillage de temps!

[Abdoul]

This dude is talented, funny, with a joyful personality, but above all he’s a VERY HUMBLE man. I had the chance to meet him at the mosque I used to go to in Los Angeles around 2013-2014, and he’s just so down to earth. After the prayer, He hung out with us and engaged in small talk for like 30 min, talking about basket ball, telling jokes and even being made fun of. Of course only few people knew he was famous and filthy rich, but I was nonetheless impressed by his genuineness and humility. And to top it off, it wasn’t a one time thing too. Since that time I gained respect for him.

[GlittzGlam]

Jimmy really made me cringe here. Omar seems like such a wonderful, charismatic guy and we're focusing on how he learnt English? And about how he must have watched American shows? Why not ask about his career? I really don't get how unabashedly, and almost ignorantly American Jimmy can be sometimes.

[youthoughtiwasdone]

Now I know why he is the most lovable personality, he is really relatable.

[nadz]

Just a reminder: There’s life outside the US sir

[Thecapturedguy]

Yes, every award outside America is a foreign Oscar

[koaladelespace]

as a french person, i can only say... GET EM OMAR! he is the most charming guy, and the most wholesome

[ozaayyyyy__]

This interview is the definition of why Americans can’t tell the difference of a continent, country and language and what they are 😭

[NickVennlig]

Why is every single point Jimmy makes, literally every single one, is linked to how America is involved. C'est vraiment Américain ça.

[fatoo]

I'm Senegalese and honestly we couldn't be happier for Omar. He deserved all the success, he really worked for it. However I wish Jimmy would ask him more about his career but I have to say American people are quite self centered, ( I do have American friends don't get me wrong) everything he is asking is like do you know about us?

[sanaibe_]

Gosh I really cannot deal with American obnoxiousness. "The French 'equivalent' of the Oscars" and equating success to being known by Americans. They think the world revolves around them! We Europeans have our own stars, our own actors/musicians, not everything has to relate to Americans.

[ImJustSoOriginal]

For all you new Omar Sy fans, watch the original untouchables “Les Intouchables” it is one of the best films ever made and Omar is absolutely incredible in it.

[MaggyKloset]

I am soooo proud of Omar as if he was my brother! Vraiment chapeau à lui