‘Squid Game’ Star Jung Ho Yeon To Finally Make Hollywood Debut

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Model and actress Jung Ho Yeon is finally making her Hollywood debut with Joe Talbot's "The Governesses"!

Jung Ho Yeon To Debut in Hollywood With 'The Governesses'

Following her "Squid Game" success, model and actress Jung Ho Yeon widens her acting spectrum as she debuts in the Hollywood scene!

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Saram Entertainment, Jung Ho Yeon's agency, officially announced that the actress was casted to play the lead role in "The Governesses," a film by Joe Talbot.

Based on the novel of the same name by French author Anne Serre, "The Governesses" depicts the story of three rebellious governesses. They upend the household they work in and enlivens the minds of the boys in their care. Additionally, they ignite the imaginations of the couple who employs them.

Jung Ho Yeon, Lily-Rose Depp and Renate Reinsve work together for the first time to play the three governesses.

Lily-Rose Depp is the daughter of the Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. She appeared in projects like "The Dancer" and "Wolf."

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Meanwhile, Renate Reinsve bagged the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her leading role in "The Worst Person in the World."

Joe Talbot is an award-winning filmmaker who created the popular American film "The Last Black Man in San Francisco."

Other details regarding the new film "The Governesses" are not yet disclosed so stay tuned!

Jung Ho Yeon To Work With Cate Blanchett in Upcoming Thriller Drama

Jung Ho Yeon joins the star-studded cast of Alfonso Cuarón's Apple TV+ thriller series "Disclaimer."

The drama stars award-winning stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

"Disclaimer," which is based on the novel of the same name by Renee Knight, revolves around the story of a successful television documentary journalist who becomes a key character in someone else's work.

In the drama, Jung Ho Yeon plays the role of Kim. She is an ambitious, hardworking and eager-to-please person who works for Catherine Ravenscroft, played by Cate Blanchett.

The production unit of the upcoming series "Disclaimer" hasn't announced its exact release date and additional cast members yet.

Are you excited to see Jung Ho Yeon in her new movies?

Lee Min Ho, Kim Min Ha's 'Pachinko' Receives Acclaim

Apple TV+'s multigenerational drama "Pachinko" starring international stars Lee Min Ho, Kim Min ha, Jin Ha, Oscar Awardee Youn Yuh Jung and more receives critical acclaim with its world class caliber.

"Pachinko" tells the story of generations of a South Korean family who thrives to find a better life in a Japanese-dominated South Korea.

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The drama aired for the first time on March 25 on Apple TV+ in three different languages including South Korean, Japanese, and English.

Since then, the drama has captured viewers with its meticulous and intricate story, coupled with amazing acting chops from the variety of actors.

Rotten Tomatoes rated the drama an average of 9.2 out of 10, indicating universal acclaim. The drama is now in its third week, and "Pachinko" episode 5 is slated to air on April 8. Watch the teaser here:

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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