Netflix’s latest Asian project comes from Thailand, an original series named ‘Bangkok Breaking’. This will be Netflix’s second Thai original series after ‘The Stranded’. The global streaming giant has announced the production date for ‘Bangkok Breaking’ along with its cast.
‘Bangkok Breaking’ on Netflix brings together a phenomenal ensemble cast with actor “Weir” Sukollawat Kanaros and actress “Aom” Sushar Manaying in the lead. The rest of the cast comprises of both fresh and old faces of the Thai entertainment industry including Pavarit Mongkolpisit, Suthipongse Thatphithakkul, Daweerit Chullasapya, Arisara Wongchalee, influencer Pantipa Arunwattanachai, Supranee Charoenphol, Suda Chuenban, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Thai Beauty Queen Waratthaya Wongchayaporn and more.
As per Netflix, “Bangkok Breaking is a gripping, character-driven drama centred on Wanchai, who moves to Bangkok to save his family from poverty. Following in his brother’s footsteps, Wanchai joins a local ambulance foundation and is quickly pulled into the mysterious high-stakes world of the rescue services. Desperate for justice and answers, Wanchai realises he must unravel a city-wide conspiracy with the help of a determined female journalist.”
While Kongkiat Komesiri (‘Slice’, ‘Muay Thai Fighter’, ‘Khunpan’) serves as the screenwriter and director for ‘Bangkok Breaking’, Prabda Yoon (‘Someone from Nowhere’, ‘Invisible Waves’, ‘Last Life in the Universe’) is its showrunner and executive producer. Shot completely in Thailand, the show has been produced by Production Playground. Create Asia 360’s Rehan Malik and Clayton Fittleworth have co-created the series and will executive produce.
Talking about his role, lead actor “Weir” Sukollawat Kanaros said: “I’m excited to confirm my role for Bangkok Breaking as we share the same roots from Thailand’s northeast. My character also opens doors for me to become a road rescuer hitting the streets. As someone who received a codename and a foundation uniform but never got the opportunity to go in the field, this role offers redemption for me to fully immerse myself in the life of a rescuer. I am confident that Bangkok Breaking will be an excellent show as a result of all our devotion to this project.”
On the hand, lead actress “Aom” Sushar Manaying said, “I am thrilled to get to work on a Netflix project led by two of Thailand’s top storytellers Prabda and Kongkiat that I admire so much. This will be my debut role as an investigative journalist. As someone well-versed in giving answers to reporters, the tables have turned for me to be the one asking questions and uncovering the truth. The process of getting to know my character has transformed my perception of journalism to one of deep admiration and respect.”
“Bangkok Breaking will cast Bangkok in a new light that even locals have never seen. It portrays a metropolis filled with its complexity and contradictions, in a city where every social class is in the grey area where things can’t be simply viewed in black or white. We are very lucky to have Weir and Aom cast into their roles with a quality ensemble of actors, making this a truly interesting and highly anticipated series to watch.” said showrunner and executive producer Prabda Yoon.
Director and screenwriter Kongkiat Komesiri said: “Weir’s character will take viewers to see futuristic Bangkok that Thai and international audiences will never get to see in any books or tourist photos. I’m choosing to capture the city from a unique perspective by showing the paradoxical nature of the new and old ways of living, while unexpected love emerges during the adventure.”
‘Bangkok Breaking’ on Netflix is a six episode original series that will begin production from 3rd December and is set to launch an the platform in 2021.
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