Joo Won Reveals ‘Lots of Changes’ He Did for Netflix’s ‘Carter’
Joo Won spills his preparation for his comeback on the big screen with the much-talked-about Netflix movie "Carter." At the recently held press conference for the action-packed film, the 34-year-old star joined Director Jung Byung Gil as they spoke about their experience and thoughts on the upcoming film. The actor never fails to surprise viewers with his massive transformation for his new movie.
To recall, his last big screen appearance was the 2015 movie "Fatal Intuition" where he starred alongside Lee Yoo Young and versatile actor Yoo Hae Jin.
As for his movie comeback, he gives it all by showcasing his acting flexibility.
At the "Carter" press conference, Joo Won was asked what prompted him to accept the role.
Joo Won Shares His Adjustments Playing Agent Carter
In a report cited by a media outlet, the 34-year-old star shared that he believes that the Netflix movie is a perfect comeback project for him despite knowing that the character is quite challenging.
"While reading the scenario, I kept thinking, 'Is it possible?' I wanted to try it. I believed it would be a great movie for my filmography if I performed well, so I decided to take the challenge," he said, pointing out how he is determined to join the cast lineup.
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Unlike his previous roles, playing the role of agent Carter is somewhat different from his past projects.
In the upcoming movie, Joo Won dons a tattooed body and even bulks up 7kg to portray the character.
"Carter" Stills | Joo Won
"There were scenes where I had to reveal my body. It would be the viewers' first impression of Carter, so I tried to build my body as much as possible," he explained.
The actor did not disappoint fans as Joo Won stuns with a ripped physique as seen in the trailer and still cuts.
The actor previously mentioned that he spent three to four months of intensive training to perfect his stunts and action scenes.
Besides his figure, Joo Won also had a buzz cut, noting that it is the shortest hairstyle he has ever had.
"I made lots of changes, such as my voice, or the surgery marks on the back of my head, to look like Carter in all parts," he added, citing that he literally became his character.
Due to this, Joo Won admitted that with all his transformation, he had a little difficulty returning to himself after the production.
'Carter' Release Date and Is It Worth the Watch?
"Carter" Poster | Joo Won
Directed by Jung Byung Gil of "Action Boys" and "Confession of Murder," Joo Won's new movie is a Netflix original that follows the story of a highly-skilled secret agent named Carter.
He woke up without a single memory of his past and ended up involved in the operation of a lifetime.
The upcoming action-espionage blockbuster movie is slated to premiere on August 5 exclusively on Netflix.
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Written by Geca Wills
