Robert Pattinson Gushes About 'Mickey 17' Director Bong Joon Ho at Press Conference
Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho make a complete heart with each of their hands while attending a Mickey 17 press conference held at CGV Yongsan on Monday (January 20) in Seoul, South Korea.
The 38-year-old actor and the director stepped out to chat up their upcoming sci-fi/comedy film with the kickoff to their worldwide promo tour.
At the event, they also shared some exclusive footage from the movie for the audience.
During the press conference, Robert opened up about working with Bong Joon Ho and praised his directing.
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“Director Bong is one of only 4 or 5 directors in the world at this level. He’s a filmmaker every actor dreams of working with,” Robert said, via allkpop. “When you watch Director Bong’s films, the worlds he creates are truly special. He touches on deeply personal and emotional aspects. It’s hard to put into words, but these feelings are conveyed through performance. I watched ‘Memories of Murder’ years ago, and I was amazed at how it navigated between absurdities and serious situations so freely.”
“Can you tell me who the other 4 or 5 directors are?” Bong quipped, to which Robert replied with a smile, “I still need to continue my career, so I’ll leave it at that.”
On his experience working with Bong, Robert gushed, “Actors want to work with someone who challenges their limits and brings out new possibilities. Director Bong is exactly that kind of filmmaker. I’ve never worked with a director who has his unique style. He exudes an aura, is systematic, confident, and executes his vision flawlessly.”
“Because of his efficiency, we shot less than I expected,” he continued. “After a few weeks, I got used to it and felt a sense of freedom, allowing me to focus my energy. By the end of the first week, I was saying, ‘This set is the best.’ Plus, it was amazing that he showed us the edited scenes on set.”
If you missed it, check out the Mickey 17 trailer!