It’s official! A refreshing cast line-up for Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is set to grace the big screens!
On January 24, South Korean media outlets confirmed the cast of the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint. The star-studded lineup includes renowned actors Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop, Jisoo of the girl group BLACKPINK, actress Chae Soo Bin, actor Shin Seung Ho, singer-actress Nana, and many more.
Alongside the confirmation of the cast, it was revealed that the crew have already begun filming in December 2023. In addition, the behind-the-scenes photos of the cast at the film’s script reading were also released.
Still cuts of the ‘Omniscient Reader’ script reading starring BLACKPINK's Jisoo, Ahn Hyoseop, Lee Minho, Chae Soobin, Shin Seungho, Nana and Park Hosan. pic.twitter.com/6nWQYDqzWL
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What we know so far about ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint’
Aside from the amazing team-up of the actors, fans are also anticipating the film for its interesting plot.
For those who don’t know, Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint is an action-fantasy film based on a web novel sensation of the same name. To note, the story follows Kim Dok Ja (who will be played by Ahn Hyo Seop), the sole person who knows the miserable ending of the web novel he is reading. Remarkably, this will be Hyo Seop’s debut on the big screen as he has only previously starred in dramas.
With the fictional story coming to reality, Dok Ja embarks on a journey with the novel’s main character, Yoo Jung Hyuk (Lee Min Ho). Aware of what’s about to happen, Dok Ja attempts to change Jung Hyuk’s doomed fate.
Meanwhile, the characters of Jisoo, Seung Ho, Soo Bin, Nana and others will also be introduced as the story unfolds. According to reports, the actors will play significant roles in Dok Ja and Jung Hyuk’s battle for survival.
Furthermore, the web novel has received immense love from its readers and has accumulated over 200 Million views since getting published in Naver in 2018.
Aside from it being a famous novel, fans also have high expectations for the upcoming film as it will be helmed by director Kim Byung Woo. Previously, director Kim has gained recognition for his works The Terror Live and Take Point.
For Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, he will be working with REALIS Pictures, the production company behind the hit film “Along With the Gods.
As of writing, additional details about the film are yet to be revealed.
Featured image: BLACKPINK’s Jisoo joins Lee Min Ho and Ahn Hyo Seop in the film ‘Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint.’ Credit: Website/Naver