Six years after the success of “Parasite”, crowned Best Film at the Oscars and Palme d’Or at Cannes, Bong Joon-ho makes his comeback to the cinema with the enigmatic “Mickey 17”. A come-back quite special because the South Korean filmmaker is this time accompanied by the one and only, Robert Pattinson.
It is no surprise that the director began the promotional tour for his new feature film at home with a visit to Seoul. On Monday, January 20, Bong Joon-ho and Robert Pattinson took part in a press conference. For the occasion, the actor, welcomed like a superstar at the airport the day before by his local fans, wore a blue checkered jacket. The two of them put on a show on the red carpet before settling down for a question-and-answer session.
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Robert Pattinson, grand fan of Bong Joon-ho
The opportunity for the British actor to declare his full admiration for the South Korean filmmaker: “Bong Joon-ho is one of four to five directors who have this level. He is a filmmaker that every actor dreams of collaborating with,” said Robert Pattinson, as reported by “Korea Times”. “When you watch his films, you see that the world he creates is unique. He manages to touch us on deeply personal and emotional aspects. »
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After this day, the duo reunited with their South Korean audience during a preview. The cast of “Mickey 17” is rounded out by other high-profile actors: Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun and Naomi Ackie. In South Korea, the film is scheduled to hit theaters on January 28. In France – and the United States – you will have to wait until March 5. Only a few weeks left…
