Omar Sy is carving out a place for himself among the French actors who have found success in Hollywood. Fred Testot's former sidekick enjoyed considerable success with the movie Untouchable. He has since tried to ride on his notoriety to alternate projects between the United States and France. In any case, at 46 years old, he seems more fulfilled than ever.
The native of Trappes had a pretty incredible career. Incubated by Jamel Debbouze in the early days, he managed to make a name for himself across the Atlantic. Without being a major headliner, he has become an actor who counts. He recently starred in John Woo's latest film. The Killer. Omar Sy also had the opportunity to rub shoulders with many stars like Kerry Washington to whom he seems to be extremely close.
Omar Sy's tribute to Kerry Washington
The main actress of Scandalwho also starred in Django Unchained or even The last king of Scotland is a benchmark in Hollywood. So much so that she just received her famous star on Hollywood Boulevard. The opportunity for Omar Sy to send him a touching message. “I’m so proud of you. Continue to shine and inspire those around you”. The two actors actually crossed paths during the filming of Shadow Force which will be released sometime in 2025. For her part, Kerry Washington posted a long message on her Instagram account.
“I feel like the luckiest girl in the galaxydeeply grateful for this immense honor. Thank you to every actor, writer, producer, director, casting director, agent, manager, crew member and especially to every viewer and fan! THANKS. When you visit Hollywood, come find that star and know that it's not my star, it's OUR star because you helped make this dream come true.”
Starring The Killer by John Woo
Waiting to see Omar Sy and Kerry Washington star in Joe Carnahan's film, The Trappist fulfilled one of his childhood dreams. He actually participated in the remake of The Killer by John Woo. And who better than John Woo to direct the adaptation of his own film? A real dream for Omar Sy to be able to meet such a reference in action cinema. This is what he explained to AFP a few weeks ago.
“It’s extraordinary. I was a teenager, it was the testosterone surge and I needed these action films. On set, we were trying to act like it was normal, to be cool, when in reality we were totally excited about it. It's beyond a dream, something I never dared to think about. I could bring my friends who I watched The Killer with at the time to show them that I was really making the film ». Omar Sy is undoubtedly the most beautiful representative of French cinema in the United States..
