Korean content material is having its second, however Pyramid Game would be the solely title from the nation at subsequent month’s Series Mania.
The collection could have its European premiere in Series Mania’s ‘Special Screenings’ part. Pyramid Game is ready to premiere on TVING in Korea on February 29 and later this 12 months on Paramount+ globally.
The collection depicts a brutal survival recreation at Baekyeon Girls High School, the place college students are divided into attackers, victims, and bystanders and regularly descend into the violence of survival. Pyramid Game relies on the Naver webtoon of the identical title, which was created by Dalgonyak.
Last 12 months, one other Korean school-based thriller, Duty After School, was additionally invited to Series Mania.
Directed by Bak So-yeon, Pyramid Game will star Kim Ji-yeon, Jang Da-a, Ryu Da-in, Shin Seul-ki, Kang Na-eon, Jeong Ha-dam, and YULLI.A.
“Amid the global craze of revenge-themed series, Pyramid Game stands out amongst every other story by comparing the issue of school violence to the game rules,” a Series Mania consultant stated in a press release. “Furthermore, the intricately designed plots and the psychological battles between characters are particularly intriguing, as the title conveys every agenda, from school drama and thriller to social criticism.”
Co-produced by Film Monster and CJ ENM STUDIOS, Pyramid Game is one among seven Korean originals commissioned as a part of a worldwide partnership between Paramount+ and CJ ENM. In September final 12 months, Paramount+ introduced the enlargement of its Korean originals slate with Pyramid Game alongside Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard, and Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella – the ultimate three of the seven commissioned titles. The different titles Yonder, Bargain, and A Bloody Lucky Day are already obtainable on Paramount+ internationally, whereas Queen Woo is ready to premiere on Paramount+ this 12 months.
Series Mania takes place in Lille, France from March 15 to 22.
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