That Hollywood loved Jeon Ji-Hyun -- or at least her films -- is something we knew already. Ever since her role in Kwak Jae-Yong's 2001 romcom 엽기적인 그녀 (My Sassy Girl), Hollywood companies have bought remake rights for three of her films, also including the 2000 melodrama 시원애 (Il Mare) and 2004's 내 여자친구를 소개합니다 (Windstruck). Well, now you can add a fourth film to the list: Andrew Lau's 데이지 (Daisy).
The film, whose debut in Korean theaters is a mere week away (press screening should be early next week, expect the usual little report), seems headed for another American remake. Gold Circle of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame apparently made an offer they couldn't refuse to producers iFilms. Seems like negotiations are in the final stages, and the announcement could be made very soon. iHQ, which is taking care of International Sales, commented that Gold Circle sent a proposal for buying remake rights even without taking a look at the film. It's also possible iHQ will produce this potential remake in collaboration with Gold Circle, which could smoothly accelerate proceedings. 'Daisy' stars Jeon in a love triangle of fire with Jung Woo-Sung and Lee Sung-Jae, and was shot in the Netherlands. It's debuting in theaters on March 9.
The remake of 'Il Mare', a 2000 melodrama by Lee Hyun-Seung starring Jeon and Lee Jung-Jae, will debut in American theaters this June, starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves -- title is The Lake House. How original. Guess they'll call this remake The Flower...
Source: Star News
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