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| Directed by | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Screenplay by | Will Tracy |
| Based on | Save the Green Planet! by Jang Joon-hwan |
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| Language | English |
Bugonia is an upcoming science fiction comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay by Will Tracy. It is an English-language remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet! by Jang Joon-hwan.
Cast[edit]
Production[edit]
Development of an English-language remake of the South Korean film Save the Green Planet! by Jang Joon-hwan began in 2020. The project was first in development at the studios Square Peg and CJ Entertainment with Will Tracy adapting the screenplay, and Jang was initially attached to direct the remake.[1] In February 2024, it was revealed that Yorgos Lanthimos would be directing the remake in place of Jang, with Element Pictures joining the production team.[2] Emma Stone was also in talks to star in the film, making it her fifth collaboration with Lanthimos.[3]
In March 2024, Jesse Plemons was in talks to join the film.[4]
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in July 2024, in New York and the United Kingdom.[2][5]
Release[edit]
Focus Features acquired worldwide distribution rights excluding South Korea to the project, subsequently retitled Bugonia, at the Marché du Film in May 2024.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (May 7, 2020). "Korean Cult Hit Save the Green Planet! Set for Remake from CJ Entertainment, Ari Aster's Square Peg". The Hollywood Reporter. Valence Media. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa; Frater, Patrick (February 19, 2024). "Yorgos Lanthimos Sets Remake of Korean Fantasy Film Save the Green Planet with Poor Things Producer Element Pictures (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Frater, Patrick (February 20, 2024). "Emma Stone in Talks to Star in Yorgos Lanthimos' Save the Green Planet Remake (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (March 15, 2024). "Exclusive: Jesse Plemons to Reunite With Emma Stone, Yorgos Lanthimos on 'Save the Green Planet'". The InSneider.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (May 19, 2024). "Emma Stone's New Yorgos Lanthimos Movie 'Bugonia' Sets Filming Start [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana; D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 18, 2024). "Focus Features Takes Worldwide Rights To Yorgos Lanthimos' Next Movie 'Bugonia' With Emma Stone & Jesse Plemons – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2024.