The filming of "Lupin", the Netflix series with actor Omar Sy, took place under the best auspices in the Parc district, in Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) since Thursday.
The event was even the pride of local residents.
“It gives a good image of the district.
We have a bad reputation.
This is proof that we can work there quietly without being bothered, ”confided Fathi, 55, this Friday morning.
"It's good for the neighborhood," added Cheikh, a young extra.
There are more and more shootings in the area: it shows that we are not just a sensitive suburb.
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Netflix hopes to resume filming soon
Backfire.
This Friday afternoon, the film crew was the victim of a robbery in good and due form.
Around 3 p.m., around twenty people, their faces hidden by balaclavas, tumbled onto the scene and fired fireworks at the professionals to then seize filming equipment and even some of their personal belongings.
The overall damage is estimated, this Friday evening, at around 300,000 euros.
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The Hauts-de-Seine departmental judicial police service is in charge of the investigation.
At the beginning of the evening, the victims were still filing a complaint.
"We weren't attacked.
Little young people threw firecrackers, ”simply commented on a team executive.
Contacted by AFP, Netflix confirmed "the incident" and "assured that the safety of the teams is a priority".
The company added "hope to be able to resume filming soon".