Teaser poster for THE CHASER(2008).
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WB Picks Up Na Hong-jin's CHASER
By: Jarrod SarafinDate: Friday, March 07, 2008
Warner Bros. has picked up remake rights to South Korea's surprise hit The Chaser, reports Variety. The original South Korea thriller by director Na Hong-jin had its remake rights sold to the studio for 1 million plus various incentives based on the remake's box office performance. Kim Su-jin, head of production house Bidangil Pictures, will also receive a co-production credit. Warner is negotiating to assign a screenwriter and producer to the project. In South Korea, the thriller has earned 20 million in 20 days of release thanks to strong word of mouth from audiences and critics.
Update: William Monahan is in discussions to adapt the film.
Leonardo DiCaprio is circling the lead role of an ex-cop who goes on the warpath trying to find a missing girl. The girl, who may or may not be alive, is being used by a serial killer to taunt the police. Leo also received critical acclaim for starring in the remake of Asian film Infernal Affairs (Departed) which was also adapted by Monahan.
Plot Concept: The film is based loosely on the exploits of a real-life serial killer, played by Ha Jung-woo (Never Forever).
Never mind, the movie I was talking about was called Memories of Murder; about S.Korea's first recorded case of a serial killer. It's awesome check it out.