Based on French graphic novel Le Transperceneige, Bong's film - which boasts Oldboy director Park Chan-wook as a producer - is set in a future Ice Age with the remnants of civilization on board a train traveling the globe. Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton, Song Kang-ho, John Hurt, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer and Ed Harris are among the passengers.
The Weinstein Company have acquired distribution rights for North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa with a summer 2013 release date being eyed.