Ally": Bong Joon Ho's Animated Adventure with a Star-Studded Cast
Bong Joon Ho's upcoming animated film, "Ally," has attracted a star-studded cast including Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Alex Jayne Go, Rachel House, and Werner Herzog. The movie, recently acquired by Neon for North America, is a collaboration between CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé. Directed by Bong and co-written with Jason Yu, the film tells the story of Ally, a piglet squid living in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean who dreams of exploring the surface. When a mysterious aircraft crashes into the ocean, Ally's world is turned upside down, leading her on an extraordinary journey with unexpected companions. Seo Woo-sik will produce the film, set to be completed in the first half of 2027 and released later that year.
Neon will handle the North American theatrical release of "Ally," while Pathé will distribute the film in France, Benelux, Switzerland, and West Africa. CJ and Penture will distribute the film in South Korea, Vietnam, Turkey, and Indonesia. Pathé will manage international sales excluding Japan and China, with CJ and Penture handling sales in those regions. The cast members are represented by various talent agencies, including Coast To Coast Talent Group, Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham, CAA, Entertainment 360, Del Shaw Moonves Tanaka Finkelstein Lezcano Bobb & Dang, WME, Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein, Sue Barnett and Associates, and Gersh.
In conclusion, "Ally" promises to be an exciting animated adventure with a talented cast and a captivating storyline. Fans can look forward to the film's release in 2027, with distribution across various regions worldwide.