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filmbuffTX · 01-09-2020, 08:14 PM

'Parasite' HBO Limited Series in the Works From Bong Joon Ho, Adam McKay

Talks are underway with HBO, which came out on top of a bidding war with Netflix for the rights.
Parasite, one of the most acclaimed movies of 2019, is heading to HBO as a limited series.

Bong Joon Ho, who wrote and directed the Palm d’or winner and Oscar hopeful, is teaming with Adam McKay, whose recent work The Big Short and Vice has earned him multiple awards nominations.

Deals are not done but talks are underway with HBO, which came out on top of a bidding war with Netflix for the rights.

Parasite followed the poor but cunning Kim family as they ingratiated themselves into the lives of their wealthy employers, the Park family. The relationship between the two clans went through several twists and ultimately ended up having deadly consequences.

It is unclear if the limited series will be some sort of follow-up to the movie or an English-language remake.

The Korean movie, seen as a take on class warfare as well as a genre thriller, has earned over $23 million at the domestic box office, and a massive $130 million at the global box office. A possible best picture contender, the movie has already racked up awards, including Sunday's Golden Globes win for best motion picture - foreign language. It was recently named best picture by the National Society of Film Critics and appeared on many top 10 of 2019 lists.

Creative details are in the early stages but Bong and McKay would adapt the movie for an English-language limited series. The pair would exec produce as well.

Also executive producing will be Kate Street Picture Company’s Dooho Choi and CJ Entertainment’s Miky Lee Cho Young Ki, and Francis Chung. McKay’s partner at Hyperbole Industries Kevin Messick will also exec produce.

CJ’s Jerry Ko is co-executive producing while CJ’s Fred Lee will act as producer.

Bong is filmmaker behind movies such as Host, Snowpiercer, and Okja.

This is McKay's latest scripted venture at HBO, joining newly minted Golden Globe winner Succession and the recently ordered Lakers scripted drama series. He's also prepping a limited series focused on Jeffrey Epstein as part of his rich five-year, first-look deal with the premium cable network.

McKay has a long history with HBO, having worked on series including Eastbound & Down and Funny or Die Presents.

The Hollywood Reporter

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filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	Parasite - HBO Series 'Parasite' HBO Limited Series in the Works From Bong Joon Ho, Adam McKay Talks are underway with HBO, which came out on top of a bidding war with Netflix for the rights. Parasite, one of the most acclaimed movies of 2019, is heading to HBO as a limited series. Bong Joon Ho, who wrote and directed the Palm d’or winner and Oscar hopeful, is teaming with Adam McKay, whose recent work The Big Short and Vice has earned him multiple awards nominations. Deals are not done but talks are underway with HBO, which came out on top of a bidding war with Netflix for the rights. Parasite followed the poor but cunning Kim family as they ingratiated themselves into the lives of their wealthy employers, the Park family. The relationship between the two clans went through several twists and ultimately ended up having deadly consequences. It is unclear if the limited series will be some sort of follow-up to the movie or an English-language remake. The Korean movie, seen as a take on class warfare as well as a genre thriller, has earned over $23 million at the domestic box office, and a massive $130 million at the global box office. A possible best picture contender, the movie has already racked up awards, including Sunday's Golden Globes win for best motion picture - foreign language. It was recently named best picture by the National Society of Film Critics and appeared on many top 10 of 2019 lists. Creative details are in the early stages but Bong and McKay would adapt the movie for an English-language limited series. The pair would exec produce as well. Also executive producing will be Kate Street Picture Company’s Dooho Choi and CJ Entertainment’s Miky Lee Cho Young Ki, and Francis Chung. McKay’s partner at Hyperbole Industries Kevin Messick will also exec produce. CJ’s Jerry Ko is co-executive producing while CJ’s Fred Lee will act as producer. Bong is filmmaker behind movies such as Host, Snowpiercer, and Okja. This is McKay's latest scripted venture at HBO, joining newly minted Golden Globe winner Succession and the recently ordered Lakers scripted drama series. He's also prepping a limited series focused on Jeffrey Epstein as part of his rich five-year, first-look deal with the premium cable network. McKay has a long history with HBO, having worked on series including Eastbound & Down and Funny or Die Presents. The Hollywood Reporter Last edited by filmbuffTX; 01-09-2020 at 08:19 PM.

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