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Director Na Hong-Jin Makes Comic-Con Debut With Frightening New ‘Hope’ Footage, Says Casting Hoyeon Was His ‘Best Decision’

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South Korean director Na Hong-Jin made his San Diego Comic-Con debut, previewing footage from "Hope," a new alien action film from Neon. Variety reports that Na Hong-Jin singled out actress Hoyeon's casting as a pivotal choice, describing it as his "best decision" during the presentation in Ballroom 20. Known for previous films like "The Chaser" and "The Wailing," the filmmaker brings his signature style to the sci-fi realm.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/na-hong-jin-comic-con-...

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