Director Na Hong-jin on 'HOPE': "Fassbender and Vikander Took Turns on Set to Care for Their Child"

Director Na Hong-jin, who helmed the film HOPE, expressed his high satisfaction with working alongside the married couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.

Attending a press preview and conference held at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, on the afternoon of July 6, Director Na was asked about his experience working with Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. He replied, "The two of them came to the set separately. It was because when one was working, the other had to look after their child."

He added, "I remember drinking with Michael Fassbender every day when he came for filming. He is not the type of person who drinks in moderation. (Laughs) Michael and I have many similarities in our upbringing and backgrounds, so we communicated well and had a fun time. It remains a very good memory."

Regarding Alicia Vikander, he said, "She is an actor I have known for a long time. I nagged her a lot on set this time as well. However, we filmed in a good atmosphere and had a pleasant experience."

Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander are acclaimed actors representing Hollywood. The couple, who are married in real life, starred as aliens in this film and added brilliance to the production.

HOPE tells the story of Beom-seok, the head of the Hopo Port branch located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), who hears news from local youths that a tiger has appeared. As the entire village goes on high alert, he encounters an unbelievable reality. The film is set to be released on July 15.



Reported by Kim Ji-hye | Produced by SBS Entertainment News
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