The live-action adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s Parasite manga has received its first preview – we tell you everything you need to know about it.
Parasite caused a sensation when it was published, and even more so with the release of the anime, since renamed Parasite: La Maxime. The series is clearly immersed in the horror genre, having fun with distorted bodies and constant paranoia.
The 24-episode animated series follows the adventures of Shinichi, a teenager who narrowly avoids having his brain parasitized by a deadly alien: unable to pass through his ears, the creature is forced to enter the young man’s body via her hand.
Cohabitation therefore begins, both beings still perfectly conscious. A very strong bond then unites them: the parasite needs to keep Shinichi alive, it will help him to defend himself against his fellow aliens.
The anime was unanimous among fans, and as is often the case, success means a live-action adaptation. After One Piece or Yu Yu Hakusho, Netflix offered a first glimpse of its live-action series of Parasyte: The Grey.
The live-action series Parasyte: The Gray will differ from the plot of Parasite: The Maxim
The live-action version of Parasite will be titled Parasyte: The Grey. The plot begins in a different setting from that of the Japanese manga, since it takes place in Korea, the country also being affected by the alien invasion.
A new Korean series in the Parasyte universe, directed and co-written by Yeon Sang-ho (Last Train to Busan), no less. Parasyte: The Grey, coming soon. pic.twitter.com/xxdEiP5E6F
— Netflix France (@NetflixFR) February 6, 2024
Although inspired by Hitoshi’s work, Parasyte: The Gray therefore has an entirely new story. It will be a new story, with new characters, and will be among Netflix’s K-dramas for the year 2024. And to direct all of this, it was director Yeon Sang-ho who rolled up his sleeves, after offering the public ambitious projects like Hellbound or Last Train to Busan.
Parasyte: The Gray will be released on Netflix, but no specific release date has yet been officially given by the streaming platform to date.
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