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- The Dealer, a new series by Hwang Donghyuk, is coming to Netflix and promises a high-stakes gambling drama.
- The story follows Geonhwa, a casino dealer played by Jung Somin, whose wedding plans are disrupted by an immigration fraud scheme.
- Each actor brings a unique dimension to the storyline; Ryoo Seungbum portrays a risky gambler, Lee Soohyuk is a skilled player, and Ryu Kyungsoo plays Geonhwas detective fiancé.
- This series is produced by Hwangs company, Firstman Studio, and directed by Choi Younghwan, three months after Netflix added Ballad of a Small Player to its catalog.
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New Series on Deck: The Dealer by Hwang Donghyuk Unveils High-Stakes Gambling Drama at Netflix
Netflix will produce The Dealer, a new series created by Hwang Donghyuk of Squid Game fame. Produced by Hwang’s company, Firstman Studio, and directed by Choi Younghwan, The Dealer features Jung Somin as Geonhwa, Ryoo Seungbum as Hwang Chisu, Lee Soohyuk as Jo Jun, and Ryu Kyungsoo as Choi Wooseung. The series follows Geonhwa, a casino dealer whose wedding plans are derailed by an immigration fraud scheme. She then discovers hidden abilities, which she uses to navigate the high-stakes world of illegal gambling. Each actor brings a unique dimension to the storyline. Jung Somin plays Geonhwa, a casino dealer who has mysterious powers; Ryoo Seungbum portrays Hwang Chisu, a gambler who risks everything at the casino; Lee Soohyuk plays Jo Jun, a skilled casino player; and Ryu Kyungsoo is Choi Wooseung, Geonhwa’s fiancé and a detective. Netflix announced The Dealer three months after adding Ballad of a Small Player to its catalog. Hwang Donghyuk will serve as a producer on the project along with Firstman Studio.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | The Dealer |
| Brief Summary | A biting exploration of power, class, seduction and culture set inside the glittering world of the high-end art market, told through the eyes of an aspiring super gallerist and the tangled relationship with her most gifted and unnerving artist. |
| Genre | Drama |
| Production Companies | Media Res, Freckle Films |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Jessica Chastain, Adam Driver |
| Number of seasons | 1 |
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