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"I have a mouth, but I can't speak" Why Netflix and Marvel can't confirm facts
This is a phrase you often hear while covering Netflix and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In response to questions about casting and follow-up coverage, the officials are 'eternally silent'.
On the 15th, a media outlet reported that actor Im Si-wan has joined the Netflix series 'Squid Game 2' (Director Hwang Dong-hyuk) as a lead actor. Netflix and Im Si-wan's agency, Plum ENT, told Ten Asia, "There is nothing we can confirm at this time."
How is this situation where the officials who were cooperative with the reporters' requests for coverage can't even confirm the facts? In this regard, an industry insider told Ten Asia, "In the case of works by overseas production companies such as Netflix and Marvel, no comments regarding the work can be made before the official promotion begins. These contracts are the same for all cast members." . He added, "It's difficult to even confirm the facts, such as 'yes or no'. It's a contract, so if you say something wrong, the problem will grow."
Actor Ma Dong-seok, Park Seo-joon's Marvel senior, also couldn't open his mouth comfortably when rumors of his appearance in the movie 'The Eternals' broke out.
He is like Hong Gil-dong, who cannot call his father his father, but considering this background, the industry interprets the 'no comment' of the officials as an acknowledgment.
About 45 days after the rumor of appearing in 'The Marbles' broke out, Park Seo-joon was listed along with actors Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) and Iman Bellani (Ms. . Ma Dong-seok also officially announced his casting not long after rumors of him appearing in 'Marvel'.
In the same context, Im Si-wan is also expected to appear in 'Squid Game 2'. Expectations are high on what kind of acting to show through which role.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
