Seth Rogen's New Movie About Kim Jong Un Edited To Avoid 'Blasphemy'
A controversial movie starring Seth Rogan that details the assassination of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un will reportedly be digitally altered to avoid being "blasphemous" to the Asian country.
The comedic film, entitled "The Interview," follows two journalists, Seth Rogen and James Franco, as they attempt to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. The film was described as an "act of war" by Kim Jong-Un when its release date was first announced in June. A spokesman for the government added to the KCNA news agency that the film was created by "gangster moviemakers" and is a "wanton act of terror."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Japan-owned Sony Studios is reportedly making some alterations to the film to ensure it does not incite a war between North Korea and the United States. The production company will reportedly digitally alter military buttons and decorations worn by the characters in the moving, as showing real North Korean military symbols would reportedly be "blasphemous."
Additionally, Sony is reportedly considering cutting a scene where Kim Jong-Un, played by actor Randall Park, has his face digitally-melted off. A source close to Sony told The Hollywood Reporter that it was removing the military buttons due to "clearance issues," and added that it was considering removing the face-melting scene only because the company was uncertain if viewers would find it funny.
The movie is set to be released on December 25, and the comedic film may undergo even more alterations before it is released to the U.S. public. The movie was directed by Rogen and Adam Goldberg, both Canadians, and the screenplay was written by Dan Sterling.
