'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' promises intense finale for hit franchise
Director Choi Kook-hee said Tuesday he feels deep responsibility and pride in directing "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," the final chapter of Korea's iconic casino thriller franchise. "It is an honor and a heavy responsibility to wrap up a 20-year journey," he said during a press conference in Seoul. Choi is known for directing the 2018 financial drama "Default" and the 2022 musical film "Life Is…
The Korea Times reports that director Choi Kook-hee expressed deep responsibility and pride in directing Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, the concluding chapter of the iconic casino thriller franchise. The film, set to release on September 23, marks a 20-year journey and shifts its focus towards human nature, envy, jealousy, and betrayal, deviating from the gambling-centric themes of its predecessors.
Choi, known for directing Default (2018) and Life Is Beautiful (2022), helms this fourth and final installment of the franchise, based on Huh Young-man's popular comic book. The series began with Tazza: The High Rollers (2006), followed by Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014) and Tazza: One Eyed Jack (2019). Tazza, meaning a master gambler or card shark skilled in deception in Korean, centers on Jang Tae-young, portrayed by Byun Yo-han, in a high-stakes revenge match on the global gambling stage.
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