Netflix have released the first image for its upcoming original film, Okja, which shows stars Tilda Swinton and Giancarlo Esposito filming on location in New York City.
Okja was written by Bong and Jon Ronson (Frank) and follows Mija, a young girl who must risk everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend – a massive animal named ‘Okja’. Mija will be played by Seohyun An.
The film stars Tilda Swinton (Hail, Caesar!, Moonrise Kingdom), Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler, Southpaw) and Paul Dano (Love & Mercy, 12 Years a Slave) in a bold, global adventure.
It will premiere globally on Netflix in 2017 and will also have a limited day and date theatrical release in the US.