Exclusive: Korean action star Jang Hyuk is set to make his directorial and writing debut with an action film Stop stop dark coldalong with Stars Collective and Stars Entertainment.
Jang Hyuk has played roles in films such as Volcano rising, Swordsman, killer and Iris 2 It also appears like Slave catchers and Bloody heart.
Extensively trained in Jeet Kune Do, Jang will mark his directorial and writing debut with… Stop stop dark cold.
Stop stop dark cold It is currently in script development and production is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.
Stars Collective and Stars Entertainment said they have cross-industry ambitions Stop stop dark coldwhich involves expanding the scope of the IP beyond the silver screen to include immersive experiences, merchandise, anime, and games.
“I am deeply committed to this project and look forward to exploring the future implications of technology through my artistic lens,” said Zhang. “I look forward to connecting with audiences around the world.”
Stars Collective recently optioned the film rights to the non-fiction book Children of Fortune: 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School, and Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization is currently developing a film adaptation with Donna Gigliotti (Shakespeare in love, silver linings playbook).
Stars Collective also recently picked up the life rights of Chef Pam (aka Pichaya Sontornyanakij), a celebrated Thai-Chinese-Australian chef and owner of POTONG, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bangkok's Chinatown.
In 2023, Stars Collective announced that it would team up with Chinese financier Hana Investments to create a $300 million “multi-media fund” to invest in comics, films, gaming, collectibles, consumer goods, artificial intelligence, and metaverse technology.
“Since early 2024, our exploration of integrating artificial intelligence with film has led to Stop stop dark coldIt is a project that goes beyond traditional action films to explore the coexistence between humans and technology. With Stars' extensive cinematic and filmmaking resources combined with Jang's innovative vision, this film is set to become a globally influential IP.
Nancy Cho, co-CEO of Stars Collective, added: “Working with Jang Hyuk to craft such an inspiring IP is exciting. We are fully committed to supporting his creative endeavours, collaborating with leading Hollywood production teams and leveraging cutting-edge film technology to redefine the Asian action genre and deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience globally.”
Stars Collective founder Peter Loh said, “Collaborating with Jang Hyuk is a privilege. His exceptional talents and innovative approach have already made significant impacts during the early stages of the project.
