After the acclaimed series ‘Squid Game’, Hwang Dong-hyuk returns to Netflix with his new project titled ‘The Dealer’, a series that explores the world of gambling and real estate fraud. Netflix has greenlit this exciting project, which promises an intriguing development of characters and plots, features that have brought Dong-hyuk to worldwide fame.
Very complicated to surpass the success of his previous series
‘The Dealer’ follows the story of Geonhwa, a skilled casino dealer whose marriage plans are thwarted after she becomes a victim of a fraudulent real estate scheme. The narrative offers a glimpse into how Geonhwa, forced to return to a universe she had tried to escape, uses her hidden skills to regain control of her life in an increasingly dangerous environment. This tale of redemption and skill is presented with a fresh perspective, written by screenwriters Ohnooy and Lee Tae-young.
In the main role of Geonhwa, we find Jung So-min, who is surrounded by a talented cast that includes Ryoo Seung-bum, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Ryu Kyung-soo.
Additionally, ‘The Dealer’ marks the directorial debut of Choi Young-hwan, a renowned cinematographer who has worked on successful productions such as ‘The Great Heist’ and ‘Escape to Mogadishu’. Although there is speculation about the possible involvement of Dong-hyuk as a director in some episodes, Netflix has not confirmed this information.
For now, we must wait for more details about the release date of ‘The Dealer’, which has not yet been announced by the streaming platform. In the meantime, anticipation grows to see how Dong-hyuk’s vision translates into this new project.