Exciting News: Live-Action Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Film Set for July Release!
Dive into the thrilling world of Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho as they bring captivating characters to life in this must-watch trailer!
Exciting New Live-Action Film: Omniscient Reader
Trailer Previews Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Min-ho
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Lotte Entertainment has announced the highly anticipated release of the live-action film adaptation of Omniscient Reader— set to hit theaters in July.
This movie is based on the popular webtoon, which follows Dok-ja Kim, the sole reader of a long-running fantasy novel. When the story’s events bleed into reality, Dok-ja teams up with its hero, Joong-hyuk Yoo, to avert a looming catastrophe.
Star-Studded Cast and Director
- Ahn Hyo-seop as Dok-ja Kim
- Lee Min-ho as Joong-hyuk Yoo
- Supporting cast includes:
- Soo-bin Chae
- Seung-ho Shin
- Nana
- Ji Soo from Black Pink
The film is helmed by Byung-woo Kim, known for his work on The Terror Live and Concrete Utopia.
Launch Trailer Highlights
The recently released trailer opens with Dok-ja Kim experiencing confusion on a subway train halted on Dongho Bridge. As chaos unfolds around him, he realizes that the surreal happenings mirror the novel he’s been consumed by.
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The original webtoon, created by singNsong with art by Sleepy-C and adapted by UMI, is available in English on WEBTOON. Additionally, Yen Press is releasing the print version through its Ize Press imprint.
In July 2024, Crunchyroll announced a television anime adaptation of the webtoon. This adaptation is derived from singNsong's original web novel, with Ize Press set to release the printed novel series starting in July 2024.
Source: Newsis