South Korean crime drama HWAYI: A MONSTER BOY is the latest film ready for an American remake. The project is set to be co-produced by the original creators and it’s American partners, and they’re ready to work with Spanish producer Frida Torresblanco, best known for producing Guillermo del Toro’s incredible PAN’S LABYRINTH.
Torresblanco met with Lee Jun-dong, head of Now Film, to discuss the co-production plans at the Cannes Film Festival. Previous remakes of successful Korean titles have often been received poorly. Spike Lee’s reimagining of OLDBOY failed to excite audiences and resulted in an expected disappointment. ‘We have decided to take part in the production as a collaborator in order to ensure the quality of the remake, rather than simply handing over the storyline,’ said Lee.
HWAYI is about a teenage boy raised by a band of criminals. One day he is forced to commit a crime and sets out to discover the truth about his past. The film is directed by Jang Joon-hwan, who is best known for the cult film SAVE THE GREEN PLANET.
Source: THR
