AKA: story, cast, release date... We take stock of Netflix's French thriller

news culture AKA: story, cast, release date… We take stock of Netflix’s French thriller

Published on 4/21/2023 at 8:15 p.m

After the two bale perdue films, Alban Lenoir returns to Netflix with a new thriller called AKA. We tell you all about this new production.

Summary

What is the release date of AKA?
How do you see AKA in France?
What is the history of AKA?
Who are the creative minds behind AKA?
What is the cast of AKA?

What is the release date of AKA?

AKA will be released exclusively on Netflix on April 28, 2023. According to Allociné, the film will last about two hours. Actor Alban Lenoir is back on the streaming platform after the success of the two Bale Perdue films. This time he plays Adam Franco, a special operations agent whose mission is to infiltrate a mafia organization.

The American giant has revealed several images of the production (alongside a trailer) and promises plenty of action.

AKA: story, cast, release date... We take stock of Netflix's French thriller

AKA will not have a theatrical release as it is a Netflix Original Production. Therefore, to be able to enjoy the thriller, you must go to the paid streaming platform on April 28. While waiting for the film’s release, you can also check out the two parts of Lost Balls starring the same main actor, Alban Lenoir. These productions can also be found on Netflix. For those who want even more from Lenoir, he will be starring in the Antigang sequel scheduled for release in 2023 on Disney+.

What is the history of AKA?

In AKA we follow the adventures of Adam Franco (Alban Lenoir), a special agent sent on a mission to infiltrate a mafia organization. The aim is to thwart an impending terrorist attack in Paris. But against all odds, our hero becomes attached to the son of the mafia boss. The trailer promises action and thrills. It is Eric Cantona who, as the boss of the mafia, will give Lenoir the answer. They are accompanied by Thibault de Montalembert (Mathias Barneville in the series Ten Percent).

Who are the creative minds behind AKA?

This action thriller was directed by Morgan S. Dalibert (to whom we already owe the two Balle Perdue productions) and co-written with Alban Lenoir, the lead actor. Producer is Rémi Leautier, who also worked on Balle Perdue and Matriarche.