Korean Star IU Joins Kore-eda Hirokazu’s ‘Broker’ Cast – Global Bulletin

In today’s Global Bulletin, Korea’s IU joins the cast of Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Broker”; Bertelsmann sells Groupe M6; Red Arrow takes series “Blackout”; Shorts festival sets dates; and ITV commissions game show “Moneyball.”

Lee Ji-eun, the popular Korean singer-actor better known as IU, has joined the cast of “Broker,” Japanese auteur Kore-eda Hirokazu’s debut Korean-language movie. She joins a stellar cast that production company Zip Cinema confirmed will also include “Parasite” star Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won and Bae Doo-na.

Lee’s recent acting roles include Netflix series “Hotel Del Luna,” and “My Mister,” and she featured on the sound track of hit series “Crash Landing on You.” The film takes as its starting point boxes that are left out for people to anonymously drop off their unwanted babies. That makes “Broker” thematically linked to Kore-eda’s previous films, including Cannes competition title “Nobody Knows” and Cannes jury prize-winner “Like Father, Like Son.” Production is set to begin at an unspecified date later this year. CJ Entertainment is handling international sales. – Patrick Frater

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