'Workplace Boss Training' Dylan O'Brien, 'Seoul was the best experience among my overseas experiences'

The stars of the movie 〈Workplace Boss Training〉 responded to questions from the Korean press.

With the film 〈Workplace Boss Training〉 set to be released on January 28, director Sam Raimi, producer Zainab, Rachel McAdams, and Dylan O'Brien successfully held a virtual press conference with the Korean media today (26th). 〈Workplace Boss Training〉 is a survival thriller film about the power struggle between the despised boss 'Bradley' (Dylan O'Brien), who is stranded on a deserted island due to a plane crash, and 'Linda' (Rachel McAdams), who is isolated with him.

At the conference, director Sam Raimi opened with a warm greeting in Korean, saying, "Hello," creating a friendly atmosphere. Returning to his signature genre after 15 years with 〈Workplace Boss Training〉, he responded to a question about his special affection for horror films, stating, "Through horror movies, audiences confront fear and terror. It can be an existential threat or fears and terrors from imagination, and in the process of overcoming them, audiences can feel a great sense of achievement," adding, "I think this is meaningful as a cinematic experience." Meanwhile, producer Zainab Azizi expressed, "Korea has a well-established 4DX system. It will be the optimal viewing experience for enjoying the film," urging anticipation for the special screening.

Additionally, the two actors sent warm messages of support for Korean office workers, who can relate deeply to this work. Dylan O'Brien said, "If you are working under a boss who is abusive like in the movie, it might be good to develop a strong mentality that doesn't get swept away by the oppressive atmosphere. Saving good energy for good use could be one way to cope," conveying heartfelt encouragement. Rachel McAdams shared, "If 'Linda' were to give advice, she would probably say to go to karaoke with friends after work and sing your heart out to relieve stress. Just singing at karaoke can alleviate a lot of stress, and you might even save the world," imparting a cheerful way to relieve stress. Furthermore, Dylan O'Brien expressed, "I visited Seoul before, and it was the best experience among my overseas experiences," showing his affection for Korea, while Rachel McAdams concluded the conference by saying, "If given the opportunity, I would love to visit Korea with Dylan."

〈Workplace Boss Training〉 will be released on January 28.