Hey movie fanatics! We’ve got some incredibly thrilling news coming from the heart of Hollywood. You remember Yorgos Lanthimos, right? He’s the whizz behind hits like ‘The Favourite’, ‘Poor Things’, and ‘Kinds of Kindness’. Well he’s back at it, and this time he has teamed up with superstar Emma Stone. Together, they’re revamping the popular South Korean movie ‘Save the Green Planet’ re-titled as ‘Bugonia’. Excited about it? So are we! Oh, and clear your calendars on November 7, 2025. That’s when Focus Features is planning to launch it in theaters everywhere.
Delving into the Bugonia Plot
Wondering what to anticipate in ‘Bugonia’? It’s an offbeat adventure. The original was directed by Joon-hwan Jang and was a blend of black comedy and thriller. The story revolves around Byun-gu and his girlfriend Sooni who kidnap a business mogul. Oddly enough, they believe he’s an alien plotting Earth’s doom.
As the story unfolds, they grapple in a stirring fight of wits to thwart this intended alien onslaught. It’s a whacky, yet gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Plot Twist in the remake
Greenlighting ‘Bugonia’, award-winning writer, Will Tracy, decided on a little plot remodeling. You might know him from shows like HBO’s Succession and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. In Tracy’s version, instead of a couple, it’s two young, conspiracy-fanatic guys who abduct a powerful CEO. And guess why? Yep, they brand her an alien scheming to eradicate life on Earth.
Who’s Who in Bugonia?
Let’s talk about the cast. Emma Stone, our beloved actress from ‘Kinds of Kindness’, leads the pack. Accompanying her is none other than the renowned Jesse Plemons, another ‘Kinds of Kindness’ alum. Steering this thrilling venture is director Yorgos Lanthimos.
Producing the film are moguls Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe from Element Pictures. Miky Lee and Jerry Ko of CJ ENM, Ari Aster, and Lars Knudsen from Square Peg are also on board. Not forgetting Emma Stone herself, producing under her banner Fruit Tree. Talk about a power-packed team!
Originally, Joon-hwan Jang, the director of the original film, was set to guide the remake. However, he handed the baton to Lanthimos, putting an intriguing spin on the screenplay.
Anticipation Quotient
There’s definitely a huge fanbase stoked about ‘Bugonia’. Are you one of them? Emma Stone dealing with an alien invasion drama is sure to be quite a spectacle. So, make sure to mark November 7, 2025, on your calendars. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense, comedy, and extraterrestrial mystery!
Final Words
Alright, movie lovers! That’s the scoop we have on ‘Bugonia’. Keep checking back for more on this gripping work and all things Hollywood. Are you elated to see Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone’s collaboration in ‘Bugonia’? Don’t be shy, let us know your thoughts in the comment section! Thanks for reading!
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