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Warner Bros Korea sets Sept. 16 release for remake of ‘The Intern’ starring Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee
The Korean remake of the 2015 hit comedy “The Intern” will reach theaters on September 16, with Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee stepping into roles originally played by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway.
Warner Bros Korea has set a September 16 release date for its remake of the 2015 comedy film “The Intern,” according to Deadline. The new film will be led by Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee, who will portray the characters originally played by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the Hollywood version.
Deadline reported that the remake will follow the casting framework of the original, with Choi taking the male lead role and Han cast in the role corresponding to Hathaway’s character. Warner Bros Korea’s release plans place the film’s debut firmly in mid-September, when audiences typically see a mix of established studio releases and local theatrical lineups ahead of late-year schedules.
Choi Min-sik is described by Deadline as an international face of Korean cinema, with credits including “Oldboy” and “The Admiral: Roaring Currents.” The outlet also cited more recent work for the actor, situating him as a mainstream draw for film audiences both within South Korea and abroad.
Han So-hee is named as Choi’s co-lead in the remake, with Deadline presenting her as the other key casting anchor for the project. The report does not detail additional cast members or creative team roles beyond the principal actors and the planned distributor and release date.
The 2015 original “The Intern” is a workplace comedy centered on an older intern joining a modern company, an approach that Warner Bros Korea is adapting for a Korean-language remake. While Deadline did not provide plot modifications, the studio’s choice of the original’s starring structure indicates the remake is intended to preserve the broad premise that turned the first film into a recognizable, mass-audience title.
No additional scheduling details, theater counts, or marketing milestones were included in the report. The next confirmed public items are expected to come closer to the September 16 premiere, including promotional materials and any additional casting announcements tied to the studio’s rollout plan.
Why It Matters
- The September 16 theatrical release date sets a near-term window for a major studio title, shaping mid-to-late summer entertainment schedules for South Korean cinemas.
- The casting of internationally recognized actors like Choi Min-sik indicates a strategy aimed at drawing both local audiences and viewers familiar with Korean film exports.
- A remake of a widely known workplace comedy highlights how major studios continue to adapt proven international formats for domestic markets.
- The project’s next public milestones, including further cast and marketing rollouts, will determine its visibility ahead of its mid-September premiere.
Key Facts
- Warner Bros Korea announced a September 16 release date for its remake of “The Intern.”
- Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee have been cast as the film’s leads, corresponding to the roles played by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the 2015 original.
- Deadline reported the remake is positioned as a Korean adaptation of the 2015 hit comedy.
- Deadline described Choi Min-sik as internationally known, citing “Oldboy” and “The Admiral: Roaring Currents.”
- Deadline named Han So-hee as the second lead in the remake, without adding additional casting specifics in the report.