Korean actress Hoyeon is set to co-star alongside Theo James in the thrilling film "The Hole," directed by Kim Jee-woon. This indie flick centers on Owen, portrayed by James, a prosperous professor residing in South Korea who finds himself confined to bed following a catastrophic car accident that takes the life of his wife, Sandy (played by Hoyeon). Owen's Korean mother-in-law, Yuna, takes charge of his care, but as she delves deeper, she uncovers secrets about Owen and Sandy's marriage, posing a grave threat to his recovery process.
Hoyeon made her unforgettable acting debut in the inaugural season of Netflix's hit series "Squid Game." She has also graced the screen in Alfonso Cuarón's psychological thriller "Disclaimer" for Apple TV+. Additionally, Hoyeon is soon to star in Na Hong-jin's "Hope," sharing the screen with Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender.
Starting this week at AFM, The Veterans is actively shopping the international rights for "The Hole," while CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group are representing the film's U.S. rights. The production is being helmed by Sam Esmail, Chad Hamilton, and Nick Krishnamurthy for Esmail Corp., alongside Kimberly Steward and Alex Foster for K Period Media, and Andy Sorgie under his Paisan banner. Jay Choi and Kim Jee-woon are also producing, with Soon Ho Song serving as co-producer for Anthology Studios.
Written by Christopher Chen and based on Hye-young Pyun's 2017 novel of the same name, "The Hole" will feature dialogue in both English and Korean. Filming is scheduled to commence in the U.S. and Korea in the first half of 2025. Recent projects handled by The Veterans include Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez," starring Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez, and Walter Salles' "I’m Still Here," featuring Fernanda Montenegro.
CAA proudly represents the talented Hoyeon.
