Netflix is bringing Solo Leveling to live-action, with the streamer announcing that production is underway on a series adaptation of the hugely successful Korean IP.
As per the official press release, actor Byeon Woo-seok (20th Century Girl) will lead the series in the role of Sung Jin-woo, “an E-rank Hunter — the lowest tier — who gains extraordinary abilities after a near-death experience. As he levels up, he becomes humanity’s unexpected hope, defending against monstrous threats emerging from beyond the mysterious Gates.”
Originating as a 2016 fantasy web novel by Chugong and subsequently adapted into webtoon format, Solo Leveling has amassed over 14.3 billion views on the KakaoPage platform, as well as spawning an award-winning anime series adaptation and hit video game en route to becoming a global phgenomenon.
The live-action Solo Leveling series somewhat ambitiously promises to “feature vivid characters, dynamic action sequences, and exhilarating quests, brought to life by a world-class global VFX team. The series will also introduce viewers to fantastical dungeons and uniquely powerful monsters, setting a new standard for live-action adaptations.”
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