They say when one door closes, another opens and Money Heist fans will agree with it. The reason for their celebration is the Korean remake of Money Heist. Although it is not really fresh news, it is now gaining traction because the circumstances have changed considerably.

As fans prepare themselves for one last farewell to Money Heist, they needn’t be too upset. The Korean remake of Money Heist has also started its casting process. Keep reading to find out more about which star has joined the cast and what will this adaptation of Money Heist be about?

Netflix plans a Korean remake for Money Heist

Earlier, we said the Korean remake is not really fresh news, and we stand by it. Because Netflix had announced its plans in November 2020. A question that might pop up is: what changed between then and now?

The biggest change is the timing. In 2020, fans knew they had one more season of their favorite series, which kept them engrossed. But, now with Money Heist finally ending, fans are desperate for scraps.

The crew behind the camera

Alex Pina, creator of Money Heist, will contribute to the series as an executive producer. Set on the Korean Peninsula, the Korean remake will follow the same plot as Money Heist. Kim Hong-sun will work as a director whose previous projects include “The Guest”, and “Voice”. Ryu Yong-jae, who has previously worked on “My Holo Love” will work as a screenwriter.

Who will be in the cast?

Yoo Ji-tae, who played Choi Kang-woo in “Mad Dog”, will portray the charismatic Professor in the Korean remake. But, currently hot property, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo, has stolen his spotlight by bagging the role of Berlin. Jun Jong-Seo from “Burning” fame has bagged the role of Tokyo.

Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Won-jong will play the role of the father-son duo of Denver and Moscow, respectively. Jang Yoon-ju, Kim Ji-hoon, and Lee Kyu-ho will play Nairobi, Helsinki, and Oslo, respectively. Kim Yun-jin and Kim Sung-o will feature in the series as the investigators, Seon Woo-jin and Cho Moo-hyuk, respectively.

Trailer and release date of Money Heist Korean remake

There has been no official announcement about the release date or trailer of the series. However, Park Hae-soo gave us a hint in the latest video that revealed his casting. “We are looking forward to sharing the Korean version of Money Heist with you in 2022.” Park Hae-soo said.

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