John Woo Casts Song Hye-kyo In New Historical Film ‘1949′
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John “I blow shit and stuff” Woo made a surprise announcement the other day (May 20) at the Cannes Film Festival when he announced (with Song Hye-kyo suddenly materializing) that the lovely, cleavage-y Korean star has been included in the cast of Woo’s upcoming “blow shit and stuff” film, 1949.
Woo — who made such high-falutin’ works of art as Mission Impossible II, Face/Off, Broken Arrow — made Hye-kyo hide in her hotel room for about 3 days (she had arrived in Cannes on the 17th, but Woo, who wanted more to surprise the press than make a lady actually live a life, asked her to keep her ass away from the media’s lenses) before making the announcement.
As for the film, the screenplay was penned by Lust, Caution and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon writer Wang Hui-ling. 1949 will also star Chinese actor Chang Chen.
After the jump, the interview with Song Hye-kyo I’ve thoughtfully yanked from the interwebs.
-How do you feel about starring in Director John Woo’s “1949″?
-I’m very happy that I get to work with a famous director and Chang Chen. I’m nervous but I’m also excited. I want to show everyone a fantastic, completed movie.-When did you get the request from Director Woo?
-Last January, he said that he liked “Hwangjin-i”and contacted me. He said the character images in “Hwangjin-i” and “1949″ are similar. I received the scenario and I liked it so I decided to take it.I met Chang Chen in an awards ceremony last March in Hong Kong. I had a good feeling about him and wanted to act with him, but I didn’t know it would happen this quickly.
-What is the story of “1949″ and what role do you have?
-This movie takes place in 1949. There are three couples, and Chang Chen and I are one of them. After wealthily living in Shanghai, I lose my husband in the war and go to Taiwan. I meet Chang Chen and meet a new fate.-It’s a historical film. How are you going to get into character?
-It is like homework because it’s before I was born. I’m studying while looking at documents. I’m very happy about it because it’s the first movie I’m filming in China. There will be other great actors, and I think it will be like a ” first love ” to me.-Did you like Director Woo’s works?
-I really like “The Killer”. People say it is an action movie, but I say it’s a love story. So I think he’ll portray love in a warm and beautiful way in this movie, too. I’m looking forward to it.-It’s a Chinese role and you’ll have Chinese lines. How are you preparing for that?
-There are not only Chinese lines, but English as well. There is not exact scenario yet so I’m preparing for it. I’m planning to try very hard.-You agreed to a drama with Director Pyo Min-soo. Don’t the schedules conflict?
-Director Pyo’s drama will film in July and finish this year. “1949″ will start filming at the end of the year and are aiming for a premiere next year, so there won’t be a big problem.-Isn’t working with Director Woo overwhelming?
-I’m not in this movie alone, and there are many more famous actors. I’m the only Korean, but I want to film with a joyful heart instead of being overwhelmed.-You arrived at Cannes on the 17th, but no one saw you.
-Director Woo said not to go anywhere until the press conference. So I stayed in the hotel except following the director to one party. He said not to meet with any reporters. (Laugh) I’m going back on the 21st so I’m going to enjoy the film festival as much as I can.
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