The action behind-the-scenes of actors Yim Siwan, Park Gyu-young and Jo Woo-jin in the Netflix film "The Mantis: Original Sin" has been captured.
On the 23rd, the team of the Netflix film "The Mantis: Original Sin" (director Lee Tae-seong) released a gripping action behind-the-scenes video.
"The Mantis: Original Sin" is an action film that depicts the showdown for the top spot between A-class killer "The Mantis," who returned after a long break in a hit-man industry where all the rules have collapsed; his trainee, peer and rival Jae-yi; and the retired legendary killer Dok-go. Meanwhile, a video revealing the fierce action behind-the-scenes of the rising killers has been unveiled.
The released video captures behind-the-scenes of the thrilling action scenes of the rising killers aiming for the No. 1 spot in the hit-man industry, grabbing attention. The video begins with The Mantis Han-ul (Yim Siwan)'s line "Why are you so late? I waited a long time," and heightens interest by showing Yim Siwan, Park Gyu-young and Jo Woo-jin working intensely for perfect action.
From bare-handed action to wire work and swordplay using each character's signature weapon, the action, which blends the characters' charms and their complex emotions, adds immersion. Han-ul's double-handed sickles, fitting the name "The Mantis," Jae-yi (Park Gyu-young)'s sword designed so she can fight freely without physical limitations, and Dok-go (Jo Woo-jin)'s tonfa, which switches between offense and defense, are signature weapons that fully reflect the characters' traits and intensify expectations for the action they will showcase in the film.
In addition, the catchy, hip soundtrack makes viewers more curious about the rhythm-filled action sequences the rising killers will present. Moreover, the fresh chemistry created by the three killers entangled in a complex and subtle relationship as master and student, longtime friends and rivals is another point that raises anticipation for "The Mantis: Original Sin."
Making his first full-fledged attempt at the action genre, Yim Siwan said, "Whenever we had time we warmed up together, learned action and worked on blocking and timing. It smelled a lot like pain-relief patches on set," conveying that all the actors worked as one to deliver high-intensity action sequences. Park Gyu-young said, "I felt I expressed emotion more through action than lines. The fight choreography was perfectly composed by the martial arts director, so we trained in action school with as much detail as possible," raising expectations for action scenes infused with emotion.
Jo Woo-jin added, "Martial arts director Ryu Seong-chul crafted fight choreography suited to the character, and through collaboration we built the character. We sought to realize action that reflects what the character would do, and if you view the diverse textures of the choreography as embodied by the character, you will enjoy it more," expressing deep satisfaction with the film's action. "The Mantis: Original Sin" will be released on Netflix on the 26th.
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