The division’s Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted Development, Scott Herbst, seems hyped to welcome Park on board, saying in a statement that “Park is one of the most visionary storytellers of our generation, and we’re excited to partner with him in bringing his cinematic masterpiece to the television screen.” While there’s no word yet on any potential changes the story may go through when given the additional screen time a TV series allows, Herbst reassures fans that “this series adaptation of ‘Oldboy’ will feature the raw emotional power, iconic fight scenes and visceral style that made the film a classic.”
It’s been over two decades since “Oldboy” first rocked the film scene thanks to its precise filmmaking, intense story, and talented cast, and in that time Park’s reputation as one of the best filmmakers working today has only grown. The South Korean writer-director is responsible for films as varied and excellent as 2009’s vampire horror-romance “Thirst,” 2016’s lesbian mystery “The Handmaiden,” and “Decision To Leave,” a 2022 film that scored two BAFTA nominations and made the shortlist for Best International Feature at the 95th Academy Awards. In addition to the “Oldboy” TV series and “The Sympathizer,” upcoming Park projects include the Netflix film “Uprising,” which Deadline reports Park will co-write and produce, and the final season of the series adaptation of “Snowpiercer,” which he executive produces.
The “Oldboy” TV show does not yet have a release date, and its network or streaming home also hasn’t been announced as of publication time.
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