Top Korean actors Lee Byung Hun and Son Ye Jin may join forces in the director Park Chan Wook’s next Korean remake film, “The Ax” (working title). Discover more about the film and the actor’s roles below.
Lee Byung Hun and Son Ye Jin in Talks for Park Chan Wook’s Next Korean Remake of French Film “The Ax”
Mega Collaboration: Park Chan Wook, Lee Byung Hun, and Son Ye Jin
On April 2, edaily exclusively reported the possible collaboration of Lee Byung Hun, Son Ye Jin, and Park Chan Wook. According to the reports, the two top Korean actors are in discussion for roles in Park Chan Wook’s next film, “The Ax,” remake.
Following the reports, BH Entertainment and MSteam Entertainment confirmed that the “Concrete Utopia“ actor Lee Byung Hun and “Crash Landing On You” actress Son Ye Jin received offers. They are considering these roles for Park Chan Wook’s upcoming film positively.
Lee Byung Hun and Son Ye Jin are potential stars in this project. The “Squid Game“ actor Lee Byung Hyun has previously worked with Park in notable films like “Joint Security Area.”
At the same time, the upcoming movie will be Son Ye Ji’s first collaboration with director Park Chan Wook, marking a significant milestone in her career. In addition, it will mark her grand comeback in a new project following her JTBC drama “Thirty Nine” in 2021. Notably, she married her co-star Hyun Bin from the K-drama series “Crash Landing on You” on March 21, 2022. The couple then embraced the joy of parenthood with the arrival of their first baby boy on November 27, 2022.
According to the reports, the movie’s production is set to begin in the fall of 2024. Furthermore, this film holds special significance for the “Old Boy” director Park Chan Wook, who dubs it his “lifelong passion project” and aims to make it his masterpiece. Following his hit work in “Decision to Leave,” the director actively participates in the HBO series “The Sympathizer.” His distinctive films, known for exploring violence and dark themes, have garnered international acclaim.
Korean Remake of French Film “The Ax” Synopsis
Park Chan Wook’s next film, titled “The Ax,” is a remake of the French film “Le Couperet (The Axe)” by Costa-Gavras. Adapted from a novel by Donald E. Westlake, this movie combines dark comedy, crime, and drama elements. The synopsis follows Bruno, a laid-off middle manager who takes drastic actions to secure a job.
“Bruno enjoyed working as a middle manager at a paper company. But when he loses his job, he tries to remain positive. However, he becomes desperate after two years of job hunting without success. Marlene, his wife, is now working two jobs, and their relationship suffers as they struggle to maintain their middle-class lifestyle. Bruno comes up with a dark plan to eliminate his job competitors so that he will be the only one left qualified for the position.
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