Bae Doona confirms Netflix drama "Kingdom" + supporting cast

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#BaeDoona confirmed her appearance in Netflix drama Kingdom. Will air in second half of 2018 in 190 countries through the platform. pic.twitter.com/4lSNja3MPX

— (^・ω・^ ) (@Netizentown) October 12, 2017

"Kingdom" is a zombie thriller period drama. It will follow a Crown Prince during the Joseon Dynasty who investigates a mysterious new plagued within his territory. He eventually discovers that the illness is actually a zombie epidemic. The Netflix drama added Heo Joon Ho and Jeon Suk Ho in supporting roles. They will potentially work alongside Bae Doo Na, Ryu Seung Ryong and Joo Ji Hoon. All three are currently in talks to board "Kingdom."

The Crown Prince (the role Joo Ji Hoon is considering) will try to bring to light the zombie problem and try to ward his kingdom from the creatures. The series is scheduled to start filming sometime this month and then be available for streaming next year.

#RyuSeungRyong & #JooJiHoon have been offered role in Netflix drama #Kingdom. Currently reviewing https://t.co/o8UniDOHnP #KoreanUpdates RZ pic.twitter.com/6U2E1nnhO2

— KoreanUpdates! (@KoreanUpdates) September 14, 2017

Heo recently appeared in another period drama on MBC called "Ruler: Master of the Mask" where he played the role of Kim Dae Mok, the leader of the Pyunsoohwe, a group that has power over the royal family. The drama was set during the Joseon Dynasty.

Meanwhile, Jeon is probably best known as Secretary Kong, Ahn Min Hyuk's (Park Hyung Sik) right-hand man in "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon." He also starred in "The Good Wife" and the movie "Lucid Dream" (also available on Netflix). Unfortunately, their roles are yet to be disclosed.

Drama Beans also reports that the Netflix Originals series is planned to run for three seasons. The first season, according to the site, was rumored to have six episodes instead of the planned eight.

Netflix announced that "Kingdom" was in development back in March. The zombie thriller was penned by Kim Eun Hee ("Signal") and directed by Kim Seong Hun ("Tunnel").

"'Kingdom' captured our imaginations from the moment we read the script with its visual feast of historical drama blended with supernatural fantasy," said Netflix's VP of international originals Erik Barmack. "We are incredibly honored by this rare opportunity of pairing two premier creative minds in Korea - film director Kim Seong Hun and television writer Kim Eun Hee."

Sources: @Netizentown | @KoreanUpdates/Naver | Korea Portal

This drama was first announced in March, but we finally got some casting confirmed. As of yet, Joo Ji Hoon and Ryu Seung Ryong have not confirmed but I'm excited for Bae Doona! Joseon zombies with the writer of Signal, what a dream combination.

Comments

[revedesnuages.livejournal.com]

I'm kind of over period dramas and zombies but I might watch for Bae Donna. I'm more excited to see her in the series finale special of Sense8!

[lechuza-yoya.livejournal.com]

I want more women!! she is in it

[contralilium.livejournal.com]

Signal was sooo amazing so I'm totally in on whatever Kim Eun Hee writes

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

If I'm not mistaken, Song Joongki was first offered the lead role but he refused. I wonder why tbh. Signal writer is amazing so why passed on a chance to work on something good?

[ddeadmeat.livejournal.com]

yesss, bae doonas acting is so refreshing (compared to other dramas actors). I need to fill the void that stranger/secret forest has left in me.

[tiny0fairy.livejournal.com]

i love the fact bae donna is basically netflix's darling at the moment, it's great and anything that gets more foreign tv shows and movies onto international streaming platforms (and therefore encourages me to look outside my bubble) is a plus