Following the 2013 remake directed by Spike Lee, Mr. Park Chan-wook korean masterpiece old boy (2003) has been adapted for the small screen.
lionsgate tv Partnering with renowned film director Park Chan-wook to develop his critically acclaimed film old boy marked the first English-language series adaptation of the iconic property for television.this is from the park sympathizer It just debuted on HBO.
Of course, Park Chan-wook, who directed and co-wrote the original Korean film, will be involved in producing the upcoming TV series Oldboy with his producing partner Sid Lim.
“Lionsgate Television is old boy into the world of television,” Park said. “We look forward to working with a studio whose brand is bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.”
“Mr. Park is one of the most visionary storytellers of our generation, and we are thrilled to work with him to bring his cinematic masterpieces to television screens.” Lionsgate said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Script Development, Television. “The adaptation of this series is old boy It features the raw emotional power, iconic fight scenes, and visceral style that made this film a classic. ”
old boy became the first Korean film to win the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, has won numerous awards, and has been named to numerous lists of the best films of all time. The film was re-released last year to commemorate its 20th anniversary and entered the top 10 at the domestic box office in its first week of release, an unprecedented feat for a re-release.
The film, based on the Japanese manga of the same name, tells the story of a man who is released from prison for the first time in 15 years but learns that he has five days to find the culprit. This film is part of Park's Revenge trilogy. I feel sorry for Mr. Vengeance. and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
One of the most respected creative voices in world cinema, Park is also known as a director. The maid's decision to part wayswon the Best Director Award at the Cannes Film Festival. stalker and thirstas well as producing both films and television series. snowpiercer. Currently, he is a great creative force in the television world, not only producing but also directing. sympathizerstarring Robert Downey Jr., just premiered on HBO.
Executives Courtney Mock and Tara Joshi are overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television, and Brian Weiser negotiated the deal.
“Old Boy” (2003)
