In an exciting development, acclaimed actor Choi Min Shik and talented actress Han So Hee have been officially cast as the leads in the Korean adaptation of the hit film "The Intern." Directed by Kim Do Young, the production is currently in the pre-shoot stage, with filming set to commence next month.
According to the Korean Film Council's official website, Han So Hee will portray Jules Ostin, a role originally played by Anne Hathaway in the 2015 Hollywood version. Han's character is the ambitious CEO of a thriving online fashion startup that has experienced rapid growth within just one year of its launch.
Choi Min Shik has been cast as Ben Whittaker, a character originally portrayed by Robert De Niro. He will play a 70-year-old senior intern who brings wisdom, warmth, and stability to the workplace, serving as a thoughtful mentor to the young CEO.
The Korean adaptation of "The Intern" stays true to the heartwarming tone of the original, which attracted over 3.6 million viewers in South Korea during its theatrical release. The film tells the story of the unexpected bond between a driven young CEO in her thirties and a retired senior who starts working at her company as an intern.
Choi Min Shik is set to appear in several upcoming projects, including "Heaven: To the Land of Happiness," "No Other Choice," and the drama "Notes from the Last Row." Han So Hee will return to the big screen in the upcoming film "Project Y."
With the combined talents of Choi Min Shik and Han So Hee, the Korean adaptation of "The Intern" promises to be a heartwarming and engaging film that explores the complexities of intergenerational relationships and the power of mentorship.
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