Taiwanese Blockbuster Remade in Thailand – “The Red Envelope” Coming Soon

A first look at Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul and PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn from the film can be seen above.

The upcoming feature is produced by Banjong Pisanthanakun, the director of 2021 horror film “The Medium”, who first saw the original Taiwanese film at the Hong Kong International Film Festival last year. It will be directed by Chayanop Boonprakob.

The remake retains the main elements of the original film, but some details have been changed. The story revolves around a straight cop who is forced to marry a gay ghost after he accidentally picks up a red envelope.

The film has been produced by Banjong Pisanthanakun, who thought that making a Thai remake with stars Billkin and PP in a comedic direction would “create a very exciting new combination”.

“Billkin and PP were our first and only choice for the main roles. If they had declined, this film wouldn’t have been made,” he added. The film reunites the two actors for the first time since hit BL (boys’ love) TV series “I Told Sunset About You” and its sequel “I Promised You The Moon”.

The feature will see Billkin and PP make their first foray into film investment through their respective companies Billkin Entertainment and PP Krit Entertainment, record labels that publish songs, create music videos, arrange concerts, and manage artists.

Also on the GDH ACFM lineup are horror comedy “404”, due to be released in November; romantic drama “Flat Girls,” set for a Q1 2025 release; comedy “Beauty And The Beat” for Q4 2025; and “The Paradise Of Thorns,” which recently made its premiere at Toronto.

Billkin and PP are a popular duo, known from their hit TV series that has been acquired by Netflix and submitted as Thailand’s entry to the Oscars

The Red Envelope is looking to be an exciting mix of Thai and Taiwanese cinematography, with a gripping storyline and memorable characters from Billkin and PP

* Who produces the film?
+ Banjong Pisanthanakun
* Will the film retain the essence of the original?
+ Yes, with new changes to surprise the audience
* Are Billkin and PP the only pair considered for the main role?
+ Yes

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