Jeon Jong-seo joins ‘John Wick’ director’s new film ‘Highlander’
Actor Jeon Jong-seo / Courtesy of Andmarq
Actor Jeon Jong-seo is set to appear in “Highlander,” the next project from Chad Stahelski, the director behind the “John Wick” series.
Her agency, Andmarq, said Friday that Jeon has officially joined the cast of the film.
“Highlander” is an action fantasy centered on a Scottish warrior with the power of immortality who confronts and hunts other immortal fighters. The remake of the 1986 film is reportedly being produced with a budget of about $75 million.
The cast includes Henry Cavill, Mark Ruffalo, Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista and Jeremy Irons, with Stahelski directing, raising anticipation for the project. Jeon will play a member of a secret group known as the Watchers.
This marks her second Hollywood outing, following her role in the 2023 film “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon.”
Jeon has drawn global attention since her debut in Lee Chang-dong’s 2016 film “Burning,” which earned a Cannes premiere.
More recently, she starred alongside Han So-hee in the film “Project Y,” showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival. Production on “Highlander” is scheduled to begin in early 2026.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.