Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos [file photo]
The producers of Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “Bugonia” have said they “remain optimistic” that their application to film at the Acropolis will have a “positive outcome,” a day after the body responsible for overseeing the site rejected their request.
Athens-based EitherOr Productions, which has undertaken the Greek part of the production for the five-time Oscar-nominated director, said in a statement to Kathimerini that they have not been notified of the Central Archaeological Council’s official decision.
The company alleged there was “press speculation” regarding the number of days they had requested for filming. It wanted a “half a day at the Acropolis” and not the four days reported in the media.
“Bugonia” has been described as a remake of the 2003 South Korean dark comedy “Save the Green Planet.” The film follows two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap a high-powered CEO, believing she is an alien intent on destroying Earth. The screenplay is being adapted by Will Tracy, and the film will reunite the maverick director with Oscar-winner Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. The movie is scheduled to be released in the United States and Canada on November 7.