Netflix Extends Unreleased Korean Series ‘Kingdom’ for Second Season (Exclusive)
“Kingdom,” one of Netflix’s first original series in South Korea, has been renewed for a second season even before the first season’s shows are completed.
“Kim Eun-hee, the writer of the series, is currently working on the new season, aiming to go into production in February, 2019. The plan is to renew the series annually,” said Kim Seong-hun, director of hit film “Tunnel.” “As director of the first season, I might have an advisory role, but will not direct it myself.” Kim was speaking at the Bucheon International Film Festival’s industry program on Sunday.
The series is set in Korea’s medieval Joseon dynasty, where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate an outbreak caused by a zombie virus. Comprising six 50-minute episodes, the series’ first season recently entered post-production and is due to premiere in December.
“Netflix had contacted Kim [Eun-hee] first, as Netflix...
“Kim Eun-hee, the writer of the series, is currently working on the new season, aiming to go into production in February, 2019. The plan is to renew the series annually,” said Kim Seong-hun, director of hit film “Tunnel.” “As director of the first season, I might have an advisory role, but will not direct it myself.” Kim was speaking at the Bucheon International Film Festival’s industry program on Sunday.
The series is set in Korea’s medieval Joseon dynasty, where a crown prince is sent on a suicide mission to investigate an outbreak caused by a zombie virus. Comprising six 50-minute episodes, the series’ first season recently entered post-production and is due to premiere in December.
“Netflix had contacted Kim [Eun-hee] first, as Netflix...
- 7/16/2018
- by Sonia Kil
- Variety Film + TV
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