Overview
- Paramount has enlisted James Wan to direct and produce an English-language take on the 2019 South Korean thriller.
- Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok), the original film’s star, is attached to reprise his role and will produce via Big Punch Global.
- Shay Hatten is writing the screenplay based on an initial draft by Brian Helgeland, who will serve as an executive producer.
- Wan will produce through the Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster banner with Michael Clear, joined by Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller for Balboa Productions, Chris Lee for B&C Group, and Jang Won-seok for BA Entertainment.
- This project would mark Wan’s first feature since 2023’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, following Paramount’s acquisition of remake rights in June 2022.