Hope (upcoming film)

Hope
Hangul
호프
Revised RomanizationHopeu
Directed byNa Hong-jin
Written byNa Hong-jin
Produced by
  • Na Hong-jin
  • Saemi Kim
Starring
CinematographyHong Kyung-pyo
Production
companies
Distributed byPlus M Entertainment
UTA Independent Film Group
Country
  • South Korea
Languages
  • English
  • Korean

Hope (Korean: 호프; RR: Hopeu) is an upcoming science fiction thriller film written and directed by Na Hong-jin. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, HoYeon Jung, Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.

Premise

A mysterious discovery in a remote harbour town leads to a fight for survival.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

Writer and director Na Hong-jin was reportedly originally collaborating on the project with Alfonso Cuarón. It is Na Hong-jin's first since The Wailing in 2016.[2] He has described how the film developed from an idea he had in 2017 or 2018 of a single image that came to him whilst eating in a restaurant.[3] It is produced by Forged Films with Plus M Entertainment distributing internationally and UTA Independent Film Group and Plus M distributing in North America. Cinematography is by Hong Kyung-pyo who also collaborated on The Wailing.[4] The budget for the film was reportedly higher than any previous Korean film.[5]

Casting

The cast includes HoYeon Jung, Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Uhm Tae-goo and Lee Kyu-hyung, as well as Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, who use the English-language in the film.[6][7][8] It marks the first on-screen collaboration for real-life married couple Vikander and Fassbender since the 2016 film The Light Between Oceans.[9] In April 2023, Cameron Britton and Taylor Russell joined the cast.[10][11]

Filming

Principal photography took place in 2023 in Bukpyeong-myeon. Filming locations included Namchang in Haenam County.[12][13] Filming also took place in Romania in the area around the Retezat Mountains.[14] Vikander and Russell had completed their filming block by July 2024.[15]

Release

The film is being aimed for a 2025 release.[16]

References

  1. ^ Chapman, Wilson (March 29, 2023). "Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender Set for New Film from 'The Wailing' Director". IndieWire. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Exclusive] Hwang Jung-min to star in director Na Hong-jin's SF film 'Hope'... Reunion after 'The Wailing'". Nate.com. December 7, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "[Exclusive] Director Na Hong-jin: "'Hope' could become a trilogy, or it could expand further.." [Interview]". isplus.com. March 30, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 29, 2023). "Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander Set For Thriller 'Hope' From 'The Wailing' Director Na Hong-Jin & Korean Major Plus M Entertainment; 'Parasite' DoP Also Aboard". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "해남군, 나홍진 감독 신작영화 '호프' 해남에서 촬영". Metro Seoul (in Korean). July 26, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 29, 2023). "'Squid Game' Star Hoyeon Joins Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander In Korean Thriller 'Hope'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  7. ^ Da-sol, Kim (April 2, 2023). "Director Na Hong-jin to helm star-studded thriller 'Hope'". Korea Herald. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  8. ^ Zaveri, Rhythm. "Uhm Tae-goo and Lee Kyu-hyung join Na Hong-jin's New Feature "Hope" (EXCLUSIVE)". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Ruimy, Jordan (March 29, 2023). "Na Hong-Jin Set to Direct 'Hope', Starring Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender". World of Reel. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  10. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 4, 2023). "Taylor Russell Joins Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander In Korean Thriller 'Hope'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  11. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 4, 2023). "'The Umbrella Academy' & 'Mindhunter' Actor Cameron Britton Joins Buzzy Korean Thriller 'Hope'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  12. ^ "Director Na Hong-jin's new SF film 'Hope' filmed in Namchang, Haenan". kbc news. July 30, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "테일러 러셀이 해남엔 무슨 일로?..나홍진 신작 '호프' 해남 남창서 촬영". KBC News (in Korean). July 19, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  14. ^ "PE VALEA SÂMBETEI ȘI ÎN RETEZAT S-AU FILMAT SECVENȚE PENTRU UN FILM COREEAN. REGIZORUL NA HONG-JIN A FOST IMPRESIONAT DE SĂLBĂTICIA PĂDURILOR DIN CARPAȚI". monitorfg.ro. October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  15. ^ "Alicia Vikander: 'You Have To Let Go'". Elle.com. July 24, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Na Hong-jin's new film, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander... Super luxurious cast". Sportsworldi.com. March 30, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2024.