Lee Jin Wook will play a priest in the thriller movie “The Dark Nuns” based on the 2015 hit The Priests

Lee Jin Wook, one of the most popular and versatile actors in South Korea, is all set to appear in the upcoming thriller movie The Dark Nuns. The news of the movie has been creating a buzz among the fans since the announcement of its production. Directed by Kwon Hyuk Jae, the movie is a reinterpretation of the 2015 hit The Priests, which starred Kim Yoon Seok and Kang Dong Won.

The Dark Nuns will feature Lee Jin Wook as Father Paul, a priest who is involved in the exorcism of a young woman possessed by an evil spirit. Much information about the movie has not yet been released, but his role is expected to be of much importance to the plot. This will be the actor’s return to the big screen after two years, following his appearance in the movie A Year-End Medley in 2021.

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The movie “The Dark Nuns” will also star Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Been as nuns

Along with Lee Jin Wook, the movie will also star Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Been as nuns who assist Father Paul in the exorcism. Song Hye Kyo, who is one of the most famous and influential actresses in Asia, will be returning to the silver screen after a decade-long absence. Her last movie was My Brilliant Life in 2014, where she played a mother of a son with progeria. Jeon Yeo Been, who is one of the rising stars in the Korean film industry, will be playing a nun who has a mysterious past. She recently won acclaim for her roles in the movies Beasts Clawing at Straws and Night in Paradise, and the TV series Vincenzo.

Lee Jin Wook’s collaboration with Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Been adds to the anticipation and excitement for the upcoming film. All three actors have already proven their talent and acting prowess with their distinctive roles across movies and TV shows. However, it will be interesting to witness how they will use their unique styles in a similar setting to enhance the quality of the storytelling process.

The Dark Nuns is a women-focused retelling of the popular hit movie The Priests, which was a box-office success and received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The movie was based on a real-life incident of exorcism that took place in Korea in 1975. The movie will explore the themes of faith, evil, and redemption through the eyes of the nuns who face the dark forces. More details on the upcoming movie will be available as the filming of the movie is expected to start soon.