Actor Steven Yeun hypes up the upcoming sci-fi movieMickey 17.Mickey 17is the latest film from South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho, who is best known internationally for his Best Picture winning filmParasite. Adapted from the novel of the same name,Mickey 17follows the story of a man who voluntarily signs up to be an “expendable,” embarking on an intergalactic suicide mission in an attempt to colonize an ice planet. TheMickey 17castfeatures Robert Pattinson in the lead role with a supporting cast that includes Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Bronwyn James.
Speaking withCollider, Yeun hypes upMickey 17. Asked why he chose to work onMickey 17, Yeun states “I mean really, it was Bong.” He reveals thatworking with the visionary director is “genuinely an incredible experience.“The actor teases how this “genius” storytelling manifests inMickey 17, saying that people will see that “worlds can be built and imagination knows no bounds.” Check out the full quote from Yeun below:
“I mean really, it was Bong. Every time it’s Bong, you know, I’ve been able to work with him twice now and it’s genuinely an incredible experience. He’s a masterful, genius storyteller, and when you guys see this film, you guys will see that under the right hands like this, I think worlds can be built and imagination knows no bounds.”
What This Means For Mickey 17
Mickey 17 Is Likely Worth The Wait
Yeun’s quote implies thatMickey 17will be well worth its wait. The movie was originally supposed to be released in March 2024, but a series of production delays caused it to move back. It was moved to January 2025, but then delayed again to April before switching spots withRyan Coogler’sSinners. Now,Mickey 17will finally be released on March 7, and Yeun’s quote makes it sound like the wait will be worth it.
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The actor’s perspective also provides a hint at the vast creativity behindMickey 17. Yeun previously worked with Bong onOkja, an off-the-wall eco-thriller released on Netflix in 2017.Okjaalready showed how Bong can craft a truly creative and original universe. IfMickey 17shows that “imagination knows no bounds,” the film could be even more out-there and creative than his previous work. This is a great sign for Bong and the movie as it prepares for release.
This Is Good News For A March Release
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Mickey 17’s delays have only increased anticipation for the film. Yeun’s quote only makes this more exciting, teasing the “worlds” to be “built” and discovered in the sci-fi film.Mickey 17is being released at a time of year when there is often a drought in quality films. If it goes as well as Yeun implies, however,Mickey 17may well be the first truly great film of 2025.
