Bong Joon Ho's 'Parasite' gets a TV adaptation & Martin Scorsese can't wait for it

During a news conference that took place on Wednesday, Bong Joon Ho was seen talking about his film Parasite, and what Martin Scorsese had to say to him. He also talked about HBO adaptation of Parasite. 

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Martin Scorsese is er to watch TV adaptation of Parasite

According to reports, Bong stated that he was about to take a break after grand success of his Oscar-winning film. But Martin Scorsese pleaded him to wrap up his break as fast as he can, and get back to work. Bong stated that he had received a letter from Scorsese, where latter mentioned that Parasite director did a good job.

Scorsese also wrote that Bong Joon Ho should rest, but only for a while, and n get back to work quickly. Joon Ho stated that it was an hour for him to receive this letter from one of Hollywood’s best directors. Scorsese wants Bong to start working on HBO television adaptation of Parasite.

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Bong Joon Ho also revealed that deal with HBO regarding TV adaptation of Parasite went smoothly. It will be a project that may comprise of five to six episodes. Bong Joon Ho will be collaborating with Adam McKay, who will work as writer of this untitled project.

In past, re were rumours that Mark Ruffalo and Swinton will be cast for TV adaptation, but y were denied by director himself. Fans of South Korean film are erly waiting for HBO’s TV adaptation of Parasite. It will be released in July 2021.  

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