Emma Stone, who simply gained a BAFTA for her efficiency in “Poor Issues” and is nominated for an Oscar, is in talks to reunite with Yorgos Lanthimos on his remake of South Korean fantasy comedy “Save the Inexperienced Planet.”
The undertaking, which is anticipated to begin capturing in the summertime within the U.Ok. and New York, has been within the works for a number of years. Jang Joon-hwan, who directed the unique South Korean film, was beforehand connected to helm the English-language remake, based mostly on a screenplay by Will Tracy, whose credit embrace HBO’s “Succession” and Searchlight’s “The Menu.”
An eccentric black comedy, the story of “Save the Inexperienced Planet” revolves round a disillusioned younger man who captures and tortures a businessman whom he believes to be a part of an alien invasion. A battle of wits ensues between the captor, his devoted girlfriend, the businessman and a non-public detective.
Stone would most probably play a supporting function. The undertaking would mark Lanthimos and Stone’s sixth collaboration. The pair first labored collectively on “The Favorite” and can subsequent have “Sorts of Kindness,” an anthology movie which additionally stars Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley. “Sorts of Kindness” is slated to be launched later this 12 months and will world premiere at Cannes. “Poor Issues” is nominated for 11 Oscars, together with greatest image, director, actress and supporting actor, amongst others.
The remake undertaking additionally reteams Lanthimos with Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe at Ingredient Footage for the sixth time. The banner will produce the film alongside Ari Aster’s Sq. Peg and CJ ENM (beforehand named CJ Leisure).
“Inexperienced Planet” grew to become a cult hit and pageant favourite for CJ Leisure when it got here out in 2003. It gained prizes at fantasy festivals together with these in Bucheon, Buenos Aires and Brussels, and markets together with Rotterdam, Tokyo Filmex and Moscow. It additionally earned Jang the Golden Bell Award for greatest new director in Korea.
