Starting the new year in style, Netflix recently announced korean blockbuster Badland Hunters will arrive in January 2024. The film will be directed by beloved South Korean actor Don Lee. (Train to Busan, The Eternals). We’ll be keeping track of everything you need to know about Badland Hunters, including the plot, casting news, production updates, and Netflix release date.
Wasteland Hunters is an upcoming South Korean dystopian action film directed by Heo Hyeong Haeng. (Narco-Santos)and co-written by Kim Bo-tong (DP) and Kwak Jae-min (Negotiate). Byung Seung-min is the producer behind the film, with Climax Studios and Big Punch in co-production with Nova Film.
When is the Badland Hunters release date on Netflix?
Exclusively with the Korean news network Navar, it has been revealed that Wasteland Hunters will be available to stream on Netflix in January 26, 2023.
What is the plot of Wasteland Hunters?
Netflix has published a synopsis of Wasteland Hunters;
“The story takes place after a major earthquake transforms Seoul into an apocalyptic wasteland. Don Lee takes on the role of Nam-san, a ruthless hunter of the wasteland. Joining him are Lee Hee Jun as Yang Gi-su, the doctor who survived the catastrophe, and Lee Jun-young as Nam-san’s trusted partner Choi Ji-wan. The narrative delves into a world where mere survival becomes a luxury, loyalties are volatile, and human will is tested in the harshest conditions of nature.”
Who are the cast members of Wasteland Hunters?
The main cast of Wasteland Hunters has been announced.
Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok, will play the lead role of Nam-san. Most subscribers will be familiar with his work as Sang-hwa in Train to Busan and as Gilgamesh in the MCU movie Eternals. For fans of Korean cinema, Don Lee is remembered for starring in films such as The outlaws, Veteran, Together with the gods: the two worldsand more.
Pictured: Don Lee in The Eternals (left) and Train to Busan (right)
Lee Hee Jun plays the role of Yang Gi-su. So far, the Korean actor’s only Netflix appearances have been in guest and supporting roles in dramas like Behind every starand vincenzo. However, she will have a starring role in the upcoming Netflix series. dead murder.
In the photo: Lee Hee Jun
Lee Jun-young plays the role of Nam-san’s partner Choi Ji-wan. The actor has recently had guest roles in DP and Masked Girl. She will also have another supporting role in the upcoming K-drama. You have done well.
Pictured: Lee Jun-young
Roh Jeong Eui has been cast in an unnamed role. Netflix subscribers will be familiar with his New Jersey native’s role in Our Beloved Summer. Outside of Netflix, the actress has had leading roles in K-dramas such as The great show, kill himand Thunder Store.
In the photo: Roh Jeong Eui
What is the production status of Wasteland Hunters?
Official production status: Post-production (Last update: 11/14/2023)
We previously reported that filming was in pre-production because, at the time of writing, Netflix had not made any clarification that the film had already been filmed.
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