‘Oldboy’ English-Language TV Series in the Works From Park Chan-wook, Lionsgate
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Lionsgate Television is teaming with Park Chan-wook to develop an English-language TV adaptation of Park’s iconic film “Oldboy.” Park directed and co-wrote the original film, which was itself loosely based on the Japanese manga of the same name.
He will produce the new series version along with his producing partner, Syd Lim. Executives Courtney Mock and Tara Joshi are overseeing the project for Lionsgate Television.
Bryan Weiser negotiated the deal. “Lionsgate Television shares my creative vision for bringing ‘Oldboy’ into the world of television,” said Park. “I look forward to working with a studio whose brand stands for bold, original and risk-taking storytelling.” Originally released in 2003, “Oldboy” tells the story of a man who is kidnapped and held prisoner in a sealed hotel room for 15 years.
He is suddenly released with no explanation, only to learn he has five days to discover why he was imprisoned or face the consequences.
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