Space Sweepers

Space Sweepers (Korean: 승리호; RR: Seungriho; lit. Spaceship Victory) is an upcoming South Korean space opera film directed by Jo Sung-hee, starring Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Seon-kyu and Yoo Hae-jin.[2] Regarded as the first Korean space blockbuster, it is set to be released in theaters during the autumn 2020.[3]

Space Sweepers
Hangul승리호
Revised RomanizationSeungriho
Directed byJo Sung-hee
Written by
  • Yoon Seung-min
  • Yoo-kang Seo-ae
  • Jo Sung-hee
Starring
Production
company
  • Bidangil Pictures
  • Dexter Studios
Distributed byMerry Christmas
Release date
  • 2020 (2020)
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Budget₩26 billion[1]
(~US$21.2 million)

Plot

Set in 2092, Space Sweepers tells the story of a crew on board of The Victory trying to escape the destruction of Earth.

Cast

Production

Development

Early working title of the film is Lightning Arc (Korean: 번개호; RR: Beongaeho).[4]

In May 2019, the Chinese multinational entertainment company Huayi Tencent invested $4.2 million in the film.[5] The visual effects company Dexter Studios, which was behind the production of the action films Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds and Ashfall, was hired for Space Sweepers.[6]

Casting

In June 2018, it was reported that Song Joong-ki agreed to star in Jo Sung-hee's next film, making it their second collaboration after A Werewolf Boy (2012).[7] Kim Tae-ri was offered the role of the spaceship captain in January 2019, followed by Jin Seon-kyu for the role of the keeper in April.[8][9] The final lineup was confirmed in June 2019, with Yoo Hae-jin joining the main cast in the form of robotic motion capture and voice acting.[10][11] English actor Richard Armitage also revealed through his Instagram account that he would start filming in July 2019, making Space Sweepers his first Korean film.[12][13]

Filming

Principal photography began on July 3, 2019[14] and filming was completed on November 2.[15]

Release

The first trailer for the film, which was released on May 6, 2020, revealed that Space Sweepers would hit theaters in the summer.[16][17] On June 12, 2020, it was announced that the release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a plan for the film to premiere during the Chuseok holiday.[18][19]

Adaptations

A webtoon based on the film premiered on May 26, 2020 on Daum and KakaoPage.[20]

References
  1. Yoo, Jae-hyuk (January 1, 2020). "'남산의 부장들' '승리호' '반도'…200억대 韓 영화 대작 쏟아진다". Hankyung (in Korean). Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  2. Conran, Pierce (May 31, 2019). "Song Joong-ki and Kim Tae-ri Confirmed for The Victory". Korean Film Council. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  3. Kwak, Yeon-soo (April 13, 2020). "Korean films gearing up for summer blockbuster season". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. Kim, Joo-hyung (June 18, 2018). "송중기 측 "영화 '번개호' 출연, 결정된 바 없다" (공식입장)". Beff Report (in Korean). Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  5. Kil, Sonia (May 29, 2019). "Huayi Tencent Invests in Korean Sci-Fi Film 'The Victory'". Variety. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. Lee, Gyu-lee (January 1, 2020). "What to expect in 2020 box office: upcoming films from comedy to sci-fi". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  7. "Song Joong-ki Reunites With Director Jo Sung-hee in "Space Sweepers"". HanCinema. June 25, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  8. "Kim Tae-ri Offered a Role in "Space Sweepers" Starring Song Joong-ki". HanCinema. January 24, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  9. Conran, Pierce (April 4, 2019). "Jin Seon-kyu Joins Space Drama Victory Ship". Korean Film Council. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  10. Lee, Han-na (June 10, 2019). "Song Joong-ki cast for blockbuster space movie". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  11. ""Space Sweepers" Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Seon-kyu, Yoo Hae-jin on Board". HanCinema. June 10, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  12. Cho, Yeon-kyung (July 4, 2019). ""'승리호' 탑승" 英배우 리처드 아미티지, 오늘(4일) 한국行 '인증'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  13. Park, Sae-jin (August 28, 2019). "British actor Richard Armitage tastes cold noodle at meal with actor Song Joong-ki". Aju Business Daily. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  14. Conran, Pierce (July 12, 2019). "Jo Sung-hee's Victory with Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri Takes Off". Korean Film Council. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  15. "Space Sweepers (2020)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  16. Dong, Sun-hwa (May 7, 2020). "Song Joong-ki's 'Space Sweepers' gives sneak peek". The Korea Times. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  17. Choi, Ji-won (May 7, 2020). "'Space Sweepers' starring Song Joong-ki slated for summer release". The Korea Herald. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  18. Jang, Woo-young (June 12, 2020). "'승리호' 측 "코로나19 여파로 개봉 연기, 여름→추석 검토 중" [공식입장]". Osen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  19. Kwak, Yeon-soo (June 14, 2020). "Summer tent-pole films set new release dates despite increase in movie attendance". The Korea Times. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  20. Lee, Jae-lim (May 25, 2020). "'Space Sweepers' set for webtoon release ahead of movie premiere". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
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