WB downs a Chaser

“Warner Bros. has picked up remake rights to South Korea’s surprise hit “The Chaser” from helmer Na Hong-jin. The midbudget thriller has earned more than $20 million in 20 days of release thanks to strong word of mouth from audiences and critics. Pic is based loosely on the exploits of a real-life serial killer, played by Ha Jung-woo (”Never Forever”).”

Via Variety