‘Train to Busan,’ ‘Crash Landing on You’ and More Kdramas that Will Have American Remake
With the worldwide success of various Kdramas, especially the record-breaking achievement of "Squid Games," Hollywood is slowly delving into the surge of its popularity.
Various American entertainment companies have confirmed that they will have a U.S adaptation of a handful of mega-hit series and movies.
However, fans have mixed reactions towards this, pointing out that the Western culture might affect the essence of Asian dramas.
It is a mix of the OG and new series that recently gained the attention of the public, which includes the following:
'Crash Landing On You'
The latest series that is confirmed to have a U.S remake is Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin's series "Crash Landing On You."
In November, Studio Dragon CEO Kang Chul Ku announced that Netflix is in the final planning and development stages.
However, fans are baffled with the possible storyline of the American remake, raising the curiosity whether Hollywood can pull off such a unique plot that involves the history of two opposing countries.
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'Train to Busan'
Officially announced in February of 2021, the U.S remake of "Train to Busan" is produced by New Line Cinema, who worked with "Annabelle, "The Nun," and "The Conjuring" series.
It will be helmed by Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto, who is the genius behind the 2016 movie "Headshot" and Netflix's 'The Night Comes for Us."
With the official title "Last Train to New York," fans think that the origin will either be in Boston or Washington D.C since it has a four-hour travel time as seen in Gong Yoo's hit zombie film, which started from Seoul going to Busan.
'Hotel Del Luna'
The supernatural fantasy Kdrama "Hotel Del Luna" starring IU and Yeo Jin Goo is among Korean series who will have an American remake.
On June 24, CJ ENM confirmed that the remake will be in collaboration with Studio Dragon and Skydance Media, who worked in hit films such as "Terminator," "6 Underground" and "Mission Impossible."
Interestingly, the forthcoming remake is penned by Netflix's "Altered Carbon" screenwriter Alison Schapker, who gained recognition for writing Hollywood series such as "Alis," "Scandal," and "Fringe."
'W: Two Worlds'
Last on the list is Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo's Kdeama, "W."
According to Deadline, the genre-bending Korean drama will have an official title called "Angel City" that will feature Jules's character, an up-and-coming surgeon, which the Hallyu actor originally played.
In addition, the outlet also revealed that it is now in the works.
"Angel City" will be written by Jen Braeden, who penned "Love, Victor," Heather Thomason of "Finding Carter, Sire" and executive produced by Damon Wayans Jr. and Kameron Tarlow, Corinne Brinkerhoff from "Jane the Virgin," and "The Masked Singer" Craig Plestis.
