Brolin sought Park's blessing for 'Oldboy' remake

Josh Brolin wanted to get Park Chan-wook's blessing before he agreed to sign up to the remake of 'Oldboy'.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012 - 11:38

Josh Brolin wanted to get Park Chan-wook's blessing before he agreed to sign up to the remake of 'Oldboy'.

The actor is to star alongside Elizabeth Olsen in a new version of Park's 2003 violent thriller - which is being directed by Spike Lee - but admitted he did have some reservations beforehand.

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