He spoke about the direction of the adaptation of the film ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘by director Kim Byung-woo and his plans for producing a sequel.

‘ Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ‘, which opens on the 23rd, is a fantasy action film about a world in a novel that has been serialized for over 10 years becoming reality, and the director(Ahn Hyo-seop), who was the only reader, trying to survive in the destroyed world along with the novel’s main character, Yoo Jung-hyuk(Lee Min-ho)and his colleagues.

Director Kim Byung-woo, who directed the film, explained at a press conference held at the Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 15th that he focused the most on “making it understandable even to viewers who have not read the original web novel” while working on the scenario.He continued, “Every time I revised the scenario, I showed it to people who had not read the original and meticulously reviewed their feedback.As a result, I think we ended up with a work that can be enjoyed regardless of whether or not you have read the original.”

He also talked about his intention to produce a sequel.Director Kim said that he had considered a sequel since he first met with the production company for ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’ and said, “Obviously, after watching the movie, you will know that there is a next story.So I considered a sequel, but in the end, whether or not a sequel can be made depends on how much love this movie receives from the audience.” He carefully shared his thoughts.


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