Studiocanal Boards Pan-Asian Thriller 'kiDnap Game'
Entertainmentby Elskes

Studiocanal Boards Pan-Asian Thriller 'kiDnap Game'

Key Takeaways

  • Studiocanal acquires international distribution for 'kiDnap Game'.
  • The survival thriller stars Kentaro Sakaguchi and Lee Joon-gi.
  • The plot centers on simultaneous kidnappings across seven Asian cities.
  • The series will be presented to buyers at Mipcom in Cannes.

Studiocanal has boarded the upcoming pan-Asian survival thriller series 'kiDnap Game', which is created and directed by Japan's Yusuke Kato. Produced collaboratively by Fuji Television, MakerVille, and Simstory, the 11-part series follows a wave of simultaneous kidnappings across seven Asian cities and features a star-studded lead cast including Kentaro Sakaguchi and Lee Joon-gi. The project is set to be introduced to international buyers at Mipcom in Cannes, with Canal+ already securing broadcasting rights for Europe, French-speaking Africa, and Asia.

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