The studio based in London and Los Angeles, The Ink Factory, joins forces with the Korean production company Vo Media to develop a series adaptation of the acclaimed spying thriller by John Le Carré “A Most Wanted Man”.
The adaptation to Korea Set will be scripted by Kim Yun-Shin, with Kim Shin-Ho Product by Vo Media. Park Bo-Kyeong of VO Media will supervise the development alongside the executive producer of the Ink factory for Korea, Junyoung Jang. Executive producers include Tessa Inkelaar, Simon Cornwell, Stephen Cornwell and Michele Wolkoff for the Ink factory, as well as Joe Tsai and Arthur Wang from 127 Wall Productions.
The 2008 novel focuses on an illegal Muslim immigrant arriving in Hamburg of Russia, who is caught between the intelligence services of several countries in the post-September 11 era. History explores the themes of paranoia and moral ambiguity in the war against terrorism.
“A Most Wanted Man” by John Le Carré does not simply concern espionage or war against terrorism. Basically, history requires: under the name of the nation, can an individual easier become a sacrifice? ” Said producer Kim Shin-ho and the writer Kim Yun-Shin. “We were attracted to reinterpreting this story in the context of modern Korean history – a story marked by war, division, dictatorship and countless sacrifices made in the name of security.”
Simon Cornwell and Stephen Cornwell, Founders and Co-Ceos at the Ink Factory, Said: “’A Most Wanted Man’ is a poignant exploration of Trust, Power and Morality-Themes that remain deeply lifting Today. First Partnership with VO Media, Who Have a very impressive Track Record in Crafting Masterfully Plotted Projects.
Park Bo-Kyeong to Vo Media added: “This collaboration allows us not only to adapt one of the most human and politically sharp works of Le Carré, but also to learn and grow thanks to the experience of the factory to ink through Europe, the United States and beyond.”
Vo Media, founded in 2015 by Park and Kim, has credits including “Why Her”, “I can hear your voice” and “The King 2 Hearts”. The partnership represents the continuous expansion of the Ink factory on Asian markets, according to projects such as the Hindi adaptation of “The Night Manager” for Disney + Hostar.
