Netflix Solo Leveling Live-Action Confirms Cast and Story Details
Netflix has released a significant update regarding its live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling, confirming the casting for several main characters. The announcement identifies Han Sohee as Cha Haein, Jung Jihoon as Baek Yoonho, and includes roles for Yoo Jinho, Woo Jinchul, and Go Gunhee. This marks the first major personnel update since Byeon Wooseok was cast as the protagonist Sung Jinwoo.
The series is co-directed by Lee Haejun and Kim Byungseo, with Han Dongwook joining as a co-director. While filming for the first season is reportedly complete and in post-production, Netflix has not yet provided a specific release date, stating only that the show is coming soon. The official synopsis describes the plot as following Sung Jin-woo’s journey from the weakest hunter to the most powerful while protecting humanity from monsters beyond mysterious gates.
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Original headline at CBR Anime: “Netflix's Solo Leveling Finally Confirms New Cast and Story Details”
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- Cast
- Han Sohee, Jung Jihoon, Byeon Wooseok
- Directors
- Lee Haejun, Kim Byungseo, Han Dongwook
- Status
- Filming wrapped, post-production
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