It’s not a pairing we expected, but that doesn’t mean we’re any less thrilled at the news Theo James and Squid Game alum Hoyeon are set to share the screen. The duo are teaming up for The Hole, a film adaptation of Korean author Hye-young Pyun’s novel of the same name, which will see Hoyeon trade blood and gore for a tragic, yet thrilling, love story. Below, we’re bringing you all the important details on The Hole.
What is The Hole about?
Sadly, like Squid Game, Hoyeon's character in The Hole suffers a devastating fate. She plays Sandy, who is killed in a devastating car accident. James will take on the role of Owen, Sandy's husband, and a professor living in South Korea, who becomes bedridden after his wife's death. In order to recover, Owen is cared for by his Korean mother-in-law, Yuna, But when Yuna starts to unravel the devastating truth behind Owen and Sandy’s marriage, his road to recovery is threatened.
Who else is involved in The Hole?
Little else is known about the cast (other than Jams and Hoyeon), but we do have an idea about who is involved behind the scenes. The Hole will be directed by Kim Jee-woon, and produced by Esmail Corp, K Period Media, and Paisan.
The movie is set to feature both English and Korean dialogue and, as such, will be filmed in both the US and South Korea.
When does The Hole come out?
Sadly, we'll have to wait a little while before this one graces our screens. Filming is slated to begin in the first half of 2025, so we'd guess that The Hole won't premiere until late 2026. We'll keep you updated.
