‘Taxi Driver’ Sequel Halts Filming— Here’s Why
"Taxi Driver" Season 2 stirs concern among fans and viewers as the production unit announced its temporary filming postponement. The drama stars Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin and more, and have recently left for Vietnam to shoot overseas. Here's why the production halted its filming.
'Taxi Driver' Season 2 Halts Filming After Overseas Shooting
Lee Je Hoon's second season of "Taxi Driver" temporarily postpones its filming due to the resurging threat of COVID-19.
Lee Je Hoon
On Thursday, July 15, a representative from the production unit of "Taxi Driver 2" announced that the drama will temporarily halt its filming.
They stated, "Some of the staff members tested positive for the coronavirus. After a thorough deliberation, we decided to cancel filming for the time being to put the health of the cast and crew first."
Recently, the production unit of the series and the whole cast ensemble left for Vietnam to shoot overseas. Unfortunately, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, most staff were sent into isolation for self-quarantine.
Thankfully, Lee Je Hoon and the other actors weren't diagnosed with the virus. To prevent such, they decided to halt production.
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Regarding the plans for filming in Vietnam, they are discussing whether to give it up or continue filming in the country at a later date.
Lee Je Hoon, Pyo Ye Jin
Furthermore, "Taxi Driver" follows the mysterious taxi service that delivers revenge on behalf of victims who failed to seek the truth and justice from the law.
"Taxi Driver 2" is expected to be released in the first half of 2023.
Here's Why Esom Didn't Reprise Her Role in 'Taxi Driver 2'
Esom has officially left the production unit of the SBS TV's hit series "Taxi Driver," leaving avid fans devastated.
Esom
Earlier this year, Esom's agency, Artist Company, confirmed that the actress will not reprise her role as prosecutor Kang Ha Na in the new season of "Taxi Driver."
While Esom was one of the four main characters in the series, the actress had prior engagements that she must attend to.
Artist Company stated, "It's difficult for her to star in the new season due to scheduling conflicts."
Meanwhile, Esom is set to headline three upcoming films, including "Kill Bok Soon" with Jeon Do Yeon and the romantic comedy film "Single In Seoul" with Lee Dong Wook.
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She will also challenge herself with the slice of life and coming-of-age genre with "Starlight Falls." She will star opposite the former Wanna One member Ong Seong Wu.
Esom, Ong Seong Wu
The film follows a college student who meets two different girls who share the same name and falls in love amid life's unexpected challenges and ordeals.
"Starlight Falls" will be released theatrically in the second half of 2022! Don't miss it!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
