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Bong Joon-Ho's “Ally” Casts Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista

5/13/2026

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Bong Joon-ho Casts

Bong Joon Ho announced that Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista will voice the character Ally.
The voice cast also features Ayo Edebiri, Werner Herzog and Alex Jayne Go as Ally.
Bong Joon Ho co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Yu and co-produces with Seo Woo-sik.
Neon will distribute the film in North America.
Production should finish early 2027, with the worldwide release set for the back half of that year.

Summary

Bong Joon-ho Underwater

DNEG provides the film’s 3-D animation and visual-effects work.
Yoo Jae-seon joins Bong Joon-ho as co-writer on “ALLY,” expanding the team beyond Jason Yu.
The production targets an overwhelming underwater visual style using cutting-edge CGI to showcase Bong’s detail.
Barunsong C&C is listed among companies overseeing production, adding a Korean partner to the global financing and distribution network.

History

Historical Context

Released in 1995, Mamoru Oshii’s *Ghost in the Shell* combined traditional cel work with pioneering CGI and became the first anime to top the U.S. Billboard video chart in 1996. Its visual style inspired The Wachowskis and James Cameron, establishing a template for cross-cultural collaborations. Bong Joon-ho’s upcoming *Ally*, produced with DNEG, Barunsong C&C and starring Bradley Cooper, follows that model to broaden global animation markets.

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Bong Joon-ho Casts

Bong Joon Ho announced that Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista will voice the character Ally.
The voice cast also features Ayo Edebiri, Werner Herzog and Alex Jayne Go as Ally.
Bong Joon Ho co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Yu and co-produces with Seo Woo-sik.
Neon will distribute the film in North America.
Production should finish early 2027, with the worldwide release set for the back half of that year.

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