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Park Chan-wook Set to Redeem 'Oldboy' with New TV Series

Following the poorly received 2013 remake, acclaimed director Park Chan-wook partners with Lionsgate Television to develop an English-language TV adaptation of his iconic film 'Oldboy'.

  • Park Chan-wook collaborates with Lionsgate Television to create an English-language TV series based on his 2003 film 'Oldboy'.
  • The new adaptation aims to capture the raw emotional power and iconic fight scenes that made the original film a classic.
  • Fans express renewed hope as Park takes a hands-on role in the series, contrasting with the 2013 remake's poor reception.
  • Details on the cast and release date remain undisclosed, but the series promises bold, original storytelling.
  • The original 'Oldboy' film, praised for its intense narrative and action sequences, won the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2004.
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