Why Michael Fassbender Decided To Play An Alien In Korean Sci-Fi Pic ‘Hope’: “Alicia Told Me To Do It!” – Cannes
Michael Fassbender stars as an alien in the South Korean sci-fi film 'Hope,' directed by Na Hong-Jin. Alicia Vikander, who encouraged him to take the role, also stars alongside Taylor Russell. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, received a positive reception with a seven-minute standing ovation.
- ▪Michael Fassbender plays an alien in the sci-fi movie 'Hope' directed by Na Hong-Jin.
- ▪Alicia Vikander encouraged Fassbender to take the role, leading to his involvement in the film.
- ▪The film centers around an alien invasion in a rural South Korean town and features key characters from the royal family of the alien planet Gh'ertu.
- ▪Hope premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received a seven-minute standing ovation.
- ▪This is Na Hong-Jin's fourth film to premiere at Cannes.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 18: (L-R) Alicia Vikander, Na Hong-jin, Taylor Russell and Michael Fassbender pose during the "Hope" photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images) In one of the more audacious big screen headlining roles, Michael Fassbender, Oscar winner Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell play antagonistic aliens in South Korean director Na Hong-Jin’s sci-fi monster movie, Hope. How did they ever find themselves in such a dramatic scenario? It all began with Vikander who went to Busan Film Festival a few years ago and became a huge fan of Korean cinema.
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