Lanthimos, whose latest film was nominated for 11 Oscars and just won five BAFTAs, is expected to begin shooting the film in the UK and New York this winter.
boss Bad things, Yorgos Lanthimoswill reunite with Element Pictures for a remake of the South Korean fantasy comedy Save the green planetAccording to what was confirmed by Variety portal.
Lanthimos, whose latest film was nominated for 11 Oscars and just won five BAFTAs (including Best Actress for his film) Emma Stone), the film will begin filming in the UK and New York this winter.
Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures will produce the film alongside Square Peg of Ari Aster and C.J. Enem. This will mark the sixth collaboration between Lanthimos and Element Pictures.
What is the theme of Yorgos Lanthimos's new film?
The long-term project, which seems to be an ideal vehicle for Lanthimos, It is an eccentric black comedy about a frustrated young man who arrests and tortures a businessman. Who is believed to be part of an alien invasion. A battle of wits erupts between the captor, his loyal girlfriend, the businessman, and the private detective.
The original South Korean film was directed by Jang Jun-hwan in 2003 and became a huge hit and festival favorite for CJ Entertainment. Green Planet has won awards at fantasy festivals including Bucheon, Buenos Aires and Brussels, and in markets such as Rotterdam, Tokyo Filmex and Moscow. Jang also received the Golden Bell Award for Best New Director in Korea in 2003.
Jang himself was previously attached to direct the remake of the film, based on a screenplay he wrote Will Tracywhich includes credits Succession From HBO and food menu By scout.
Lanthimos has actually shot another film since then Bad things. His next movie Types of charityentered post-production a few months ago, starring Stone, Margaret Qualley, Willem Dafoe, and Joe Alwyn.
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