Uprising (2024 film)

Uprising is an upcoming South Korean historical war action film directed by Kim Sang-man, written by Shin Cheol and Park Chan-wook, and starring Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il. The film depicts the lives of two childhood friends-turned-adversaries during Japanese invasions of Korea. It is slated for release on Netflix in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Synopsis
Cheon Yeong, a slave with remarkable martial prowess who struggles to break free from an unjust servitude, and Jong-ryeo, Cheon Yeong's master, meeting again as enemies of King Seonjo's closest military officer and volunteer soldier during a time of chaos.

Cast

 * Gang Dong-won as Cheon Yeong, a man with the best swordsmanship skills.
 * Park Jeong-min as Jong-ryeo, the son of Joseon's highest military official and King Seonjo's closest military officer.
 * Cha Seung-won as King Seonjo, the king of Joseon.
 * Kim Shin-rok as Bumdong, a member of the civilian militia.
 * Jin Seon-kyu as Kim Ja-ryeong, a civilian militia leader.
 * Jung Sung-il as Genshin, the cruel vanguard of the Japanese army.
 * Kim Hyun

Development
In June 2023, Park Chan-wook revealed that he was writing the film's script "for a long time, but [he] finished it in 2019". Because Park was busy filming the HBO series The Sympathizer, Kim Sang-man directed the film instead.

Casting
On June 7, 2023, Netflix confirmed production of the film with the casting of Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu, Jung Sung-il.