Netflix’s upcoming sci-fi K-drama Parasyte: The Grey has fans invested as it was originally a popular manga that has been a live-action and anime before.
Iwaaki’s work has an already developed fanbase who are very familiar with the K-drama’s source material. The storyline follows an invasion of parasites on Earth that take human hosts. Humans become ravaged to kill each other. A group of humans wage war against the parasites to save humanity.
Parasyte was originally an anime and live-action movie
According toIMDb, the logline reads, “The humanity is suffering from murders all over the globe, called “Mincemeat murders”. High school student, Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.”
Japanese actor Shôta Sometani played the leading role of Izumi and reprised his role in Parasite: Part 2. The movie takes place a few months after the events of the first installment. Izumi continues to fight off evil parasites while learning new truths and the protection of a newborn.
Unlike the live-action, anime, and original manga, Parasyte: The Grey K-drama will focus on a female lead that is likely based on Izumi’s character. Per the logline, actor Jeon So-nee plays Jeong Su-in. She’s infected by the parasite, but it’s unable to take over her brain so they live in cohesion.
Parasyte: The Grey is scheduled to be released in Q2.
Gabriela Silva was a Senior TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Netflix originals, K-Drama, and Disney+ shows. She also has bylines at ScreenRant, Pop Br, and Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
