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Bong Joon-ho Teases Long-Awaited Horror Action Film Set in Seoul Subway

The 'Parasite' director reveals plans for a project he has envisioned for over two decades while promoting his latest sci-fi film, 'Mickey 17.'

Robert Pattinson in Mickey 17.
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"Mickey 17" actor Mark Ruffalo says the return of Trump and rise of Elon Musk has given the film added relevance
Legendary South Korean director Bong Joon-ho said Thursday that his new film highlights the resilience of ordinary people against the powerful

Overview

  • Bong Joon-ho has shared details about an upcoming horror action film set in the Seoul subway, an idea he has been developing since 2001.
  • The untitled project will feature intense sequences of characters navigating underground train systems, with themes of tension and survival.
  • 'Mickey 17,' Bong's latest film releasing March 7, is a sci-fi comedy starring Robert Pattinson as a clone tasked with dangerous missions on a distant planet.
  • The film also stars Mark Ruffalo as a billionaire villain, drawing comparisons to figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk, though not directly based on them.
  • Bong emphasized the resilience of ordinary people in his storytelling, reflecting both in 'Mickey 17' and his perspective on societal challenges.