Kim Eon-su's 'Seolgyejadeul' Adapted into Film... Directed by Heo Jin-ho

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jong-gil] The film adaptation of the novel "The Planners" is becoming a reality. According to the film industry on the 5th, this work is the next project of director Heo Jin-ho. It is produced by Whale Pictures, which made director Cheon Myeong-kwan's "Hot Blood." Investment and distribution are handled by Lotte Entertainment. A Lotte Entertainment official said it is in the "planning and development stage." However, multiple film industry insiders said, "The screenplay was completed a long time ago," and "They have proposed roles to actors such as Kang Dong-won and Kim Soo-hyun."

"The Planners" is a crime thriller that director Heo has been working on since 2017. The original work is a novel of the same name by author Kim Eon-su. It highlights the clashes among various human figures surrounding an assassination. It follows the process of a killer, who was following assassination orders, tracking down the background of the incident after the death of another killer he was close to. It interestingly depicts the chaotic scene of characters entangled by interests and a world where hope has disappeared. It expresses the sorrow of a paradoxical worldview where death is light and life is heavy.

"The Planners" has been translated and published in 24 countries. In particular, in the United States, it was contracted with an advance payment exceeding 100 million won. Author Kim was nominated for the French Crime Literature Award with this work. Although it has been recognized for its artistic value several times, film production has failed three times. The film rights were sold 10 years ago, but difficulties have been faced in securing production costs and adapting the screenplay.

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