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Director Na Teases Deadly Alien Fights in "Hope"
24 Jul
Summary
- "Hope" features a mysterious creature attacking a remote village.
- Hoyeon trained six months for a demanding manual driving scene.
- Na Hong-Jin hints that 90% of characters may not survive the film.
Director Na Hong-Jin made his San Diego Comic-Con debut to preview his upcoming film, "Hope." This alien action movie is set in the remote Hope Harbor, where a mysterious creature's rampage leads local police and hunters to become the prey. Na stated that "Hope" is a stylistic departure from his previous work.
The film stars Hoyeon, who Na selected after a recommendation from Hwang Jung-min. Hoyeon's dedication is highlighted by her six-month training to master driving a manual car for a difficult scene. Na also shared that the film's director of photography and himself were highly anxious watching her perform.
During the Q&A, Na Hong-Jin suggested that approximately 90% of the characters in "Hope" might die. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, is scheduled for a U.S. release on September 9. Na also indicated plans for a sequel, with a script already completed.
