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Na Hong-Jin Drops Terrifying 'Hope' Footage at Comic-Con
The director behind 'The Wailing' brought his new alien action movie to San Diego Comic-Con, complete with a sizzle reel and high praise for Hoyeon.
variety.comSouth Korean director Na Hong-Jin made his San Diego Comic-Con debut in Ballroom 20 to preview Neon’s upcoming alien action movie, 'Hope.' Before taking the stage, a sizzle reel of his past work played to the crowd, and the director didn't hold back on praising his cast, calling Hoyeon his 'best decision.'
- Na Hong-Jin made his debut appearance at San Diego Comic-Con in Ballroom 20.
- The panel previewed footage from his new Neon alien action movie, 'Hope.'
- The screening opened with a sizzle reel of his previous films, including 'The Chaser,' 'The Yellow Sea,' and 'The Wailing.'
- Na explicitly stated that casting Hoyeon was his 'best decision' for the film.
WHY THIS MATTERSIf you're tired of predictable studio sci-fi, Na Hong-Jin's track record means 'Hope' is going to be an unhinged, anxiety-inducing theater experience. Knowing Hoyeon is leading it gives you a very solid reason to keep this on your radar before the internet ruins all the plot twists.