Neon is already collecting Cannes 2027 contenders. They have acquired Bong Joon Ho’s next film, his debut in animation, “Ally,” a project the filmmaker has been developing since 2018. Bong is coming off last year’s “Mickey 17.”
Jason Yu (“Sleep”) co-wrote the screenplay with Bong, who is reteaming with Neon for the first time since their 2019 Oscar winner “Parasite.” The film is expected to wrap soon, with a worldwide theatrical release planned for next year.
The story follows Ally, a piglet squid from the uncharted depths of the South Pacific, who dreams of reaching the surface and starring in a wildlife documentary. Her world changes when a plane crashes into the ocean, sparking an unlikely journey upward with a quirky band of companions.
The film is reportedly the most expensive production in Korean film history, with costs—translated into USD—estimated at around $60 million. Bong has been working on the screenplay for over eight years. The script was completed in January 2021. “Parasite” and “Burning” cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo will be in charge of the visual lighting.
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