Bong Joon Ho Says ‘Parasite’ Series Would Expand World of His Film – Not Remake It

Bong Joon Ho has more to say when it comes to “Parasite” and he believes a limited television series is the way to do it.Moments after the Academy Awards announced four nominations for “Parasite” the director hopped on the phone with Variety to discuss the film’s global success and potential future beyond film.“When I think of a limited series, I really think of it as an expanded film.

Like Ingmar Bergman’s ‘Fanny and Alexander,’ you have a three-hour theatrical version and a three-hour TV version.

So my goal is to create a high quality an expanded version of ‘Parasite,’” Bong explained via an interpreter.The news that Bong was teaming up with Adam McKay to create the series for HBO, broke in early January.“Adam McKay and HBO did very well with ‘Succession,’ to work with these artists who have created great works I would like

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