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Yeon Sang-ho Returns to Parasyte Universe with Netflix
23 Jul
Summary
- A new live-action series, 'Parasyte: Tamiya,' will stream on Netflix in 2027.
- Shioli Kutsuna stars as Ryoko Tamiya, portraying human, parasite, and hybrid.
- The series explores Tamiya's perspective on coexistence and existence.
Yeon Sang-ho is bringing "Parasyte" back to live-action with "Parasyte: Tamiya," slated for a 2027 Netflix debut. This new series marks another collaboration between Yeon and Netflix, following the global success of "Parasyte: The Grey.".
Developed by Yeon Sang-ho and co-written with Ryu Yong-jae, the show delves into the complex character of Ryoko Tamiya. Actress Shioli Kutsuna will embody Tamiya in her three distinct registers: the original human, the inhabiting parasite, and the being struggling with its dual existence.
The narrative centers on Tamiya's evolving understanding of coexistence, shifting from initial violence to questioning survival through harmony. This fresh perspective aims to explore the profound philosophical questions embedded in the "Parasyte" universe, a theme Yeon emphasizes as the essence of the franchise.
Netflix's Sato Yoshihiro highlights the enduring relevance of "Parasyte's" themes, such as "What makes a human?" and "Can we coexist with different beings?" He notes these questions resonate even more strongly in contemporary society, especially with the advent of AI.
Directed by Kakimoto Kensaku and Nakagawa Kazuhiro, "Parasyte: Tamiya" is produced by Wowpoint. The original "Parasyte" manga, by Hitoshi Iwaaki, has seen numerous adaptations, including films, an anime, and the recent Korean drama "Parasyte: The Grey."
