Director Bong Joon-ho, right, and actor Robert Pattinson pose for the media before a press conference for ‘Mickey 17’ in Seoul, South Korea. Photo Credit: Lee Jin-man
Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho promote their upcoming project mickey 17 With a bang in Seoul. The duo enthralled the audience during the first official press event of the film held in the Korean capital on Monday, as reported deadline,
The sci-fi drama marks Korean director Bong’s first feature film since his 2019 Palme d’Or and quadruple Oscar-winning film. parasiteThe highly anticipated project has been in the works for some time, with filming set to wrap up in December 2022. Initially scheduled for release on March 29, 2024, the film will now have its world premiere in Berlin in February. It is set to be released theatrically in Korea on February 28, followed by a US release on March 7 through Warner Bros.
“It’s exciting to have the honor of premiering mickey 17 in Korea before being released in theaters worldwide in March,” the director said at a press conference held at Seoul’s Yongsan CGV Cinema.
The trip was Pattinson’s first visit to Korea, where he was greeted by hundreds of fans upon arriving at Incheon Airport. “I am very happy that people are excited about the film. It’s been a long way to get to this release, and it’s thrilling to see people excited, holding posters and getting them signed,” he said.
star of evening, batmanAnd Principle He said he was surprised by the fact that this was his first promotional tour in Korea. “I don’t understand how I never came to Seoul for other films. I always wanted to travel. I know a lot of fun people who live here and I wanted to reconnect with them,” he said, referring to Bong and his producing team.
Based on the novel of the same name by Edward Ashton, the film stars Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.
published – January 21, 2025 10:20 am IST
