Hope (upcoming film) explained

Hope
Native Name:
Hangul:호프
Rr:Hopeu
Director:Na Hong-jin
Producer:
  • Na Hong-jin
  • Saemi Kim
Starring:
Production Companies:
Distributor:Plus M Entertainment
UTA Independent Film Group

Hope 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender Set for New Film from ‘The Wailing’ Director. IndieWire. 5 October 2024. Wilson. Chapman. 29 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Exclusive Hwang Jung-min to star in director Na Hong-jin's SF film 'Hope'... Reunion after 'The Wailing']. Nate.com. 5 October 2024. 7 December 2022.
  3. Web site: 30 March 2023. [Exclusive] Director Na Hong-jin: "'Hope' could become a trilogy, or it could expand further.." [Interview]]. isplus.com. 5 October 2024.
  4. Web site: 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. 5 October 2024. Andreas. Wiseman. March 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: 해남군, 나홍진 감독 신작영화 ‘호프’ 해남에서 촬영. Metro Seoul. 5 October 2024. 26 July 2023. Korean.
  6. Web site: ‘Squid Game’ Star Hoyeon Joins Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander In Korean Thriller ‘Hope’. Deadline Hollywood. 5 October 2024. Andreas. Wiseman. March 29, 2023.
  7. Web site: Director Na Hong-jin to helm star-studded thriller ‘Hope’. Korea Herald. 5 October 2024. Kim. Da-sol. April 2, 2023.
  8. Web site: Uhm Tae-goo and Lee Kyu-hyung join Na Hong-jin’s New Feature "Hope" (EXCLUSIVE). Asian Movie Pulse. 5 October 2024. Rhythm. Zaveri.
  9. Web site: Na Hong-Jin Set to Direct 'Hope', Starring Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender. World of Reel. 5 October 2024. March 29, 2023. Jordan. Ruimy.
  10. Web site: Taylor Russell Joins Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender & Alicia Vikander In Korean Thriller ‘Hope’. Deadline Hollywood. 5 October 2024. Andreas. Wiseman. April 4, 2023.
  11. Web site: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ & ‘Mindhunter’ Actor Cameron Britton Joins Buzzy Korean Thriller ‘Hope’. Deadline Hollywood. 5 October 2024. Andreas. Wiseman. April 4, 2023.
  12. Web site: kbc news. Director Na Hong-jin's new SF film 'Hope' filmed in Namchang, Haenan. 5 October 2024. 30 July 2023.
  13. Web site: 테일러 러셀이 해남엔 무슨 일로?..나홍진 신작 '호프' 해남 남창서 촬영. KBC News. 5 October 2024. 19 July 2023. Korean.
  14. Web site: 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. 5 October 2024. 15 October 2023.
  15. Web site: Alicia Vikander: 'You Have To Let Go'. Elle.com. 5 October 2024. 24 July 2024.
  16. Web site: Na Hong-jin's new film, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander... Super luxurious cast. Sportsworldi.com. 5 October 2024. 30 March 2023.

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