
Back to All News
Acclaimed Thai Film 6ixtynin9' Returns as a Darkly Amusing Comedy Series
Entertainment
06 September 2023
GlobalThailand
Link copied to clipboard
Award-winning Thai film 6ixtynin9, which bagged global accolades after its release in 1999, is making a return to the screen with its distinctive twisted sense of humor-as a fresh six-episode series premiering exclusively on Netflix today.
6ixtynine9 The Series marks the comeback of renowned director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang after a five-year hiatus from the silver screen. It serves as an extended retelling of his previous masterpiece, which clinched the coveted Don Quixote Award at the Berlin International Film Festival and the FIPRESCI Prize at the Hong Kong International Film Festival in 2000.
Reimagining a timeless classic
Following a similar storyline to the film, the dark crime comedy series revolves around Toom (Mai-Davika Hoorne), who's recently lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic. She stumbles upon a mysterious box filled with cash that has been mistakenly delivered to her doorstep.
The cause of the mix-up? A loose screw on her front door, which led to her apartment being labeled as Number 9 instead of Number 6. When two gangsters come back for their errantly delivered parcel, she accidentally kills them, setting off a chain of ill-fated yet darkly amusing encounters that unfold throughout the show.
Adapting the 90-minute film into a six-hour series allowed Pen-Ek the freedom to delve into the storylines and characters with greater depth than before. The format also challenged him to craft each episode in a way that captivates and sustains viewers' attention.
We put a lot of thought into creating the right opening for each episode. Unlike movies that only need to climb to the climax, choosing how to end each episode also requires skill. We needed to leave something to intrigue the audience before revealing whats coming next, he explains.
Returning crew, fresh cast
While nearly half of the original film's crew, including cameramen, line producers, wardrobe personnel, and editors, returned for the series, the cast was entirely new. The magic of the series comes from these five to seven characters, says Pen-Ek with much pride.
The series boasts an impressive ensemble of talented actors, including Foei-Patara Eksangkul as Tud, a rapper who is facing tough times, and Man-Trisanu Soranun as John, a young and charming police officer. Mine-Thanaporn Rattanasasiwimon joins the mix as Jim, an alluring woman whose career revolves around leveraging her body and appearance.
Leading the cast as Toom is Mai-Davika Hoorne in her first collaboration with Pen-Ek. Her remarkable career includes Thailand's highest-grossing film of all time, Pee Mak, as well as other lauded works like Heart Attack.
To prepare for her role, Mai made a bold decision to trade her flowing locks for the shortest haircut she's ever had. She wanted to jolt the audience from associating her with a certain look. No matter how good my performance is, it is difficult to change their perceptions and they will still know it's me playing the character, she said. That's why I wanted to do whatever I could to get rid of my movie star look, so that I could completely be Toom.
6ixtynin9 The Series premieres exclusively on Netflix today.
Download images here.
More from Netflix
30/11/2023
Back to All News
The Anticipated Film 24 Hours with Gaspar' Coming to Netf...
29/11/2023
Back to All News
BAFTA Announces Its Breakthrough 2023 Cohort Across India, UK ...
29/11/2023
Back to All News
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition Arrives...
28/11/2023
Back to All News
All the New Mobile Games Joining Netflix in November
Netflix Staff
Entertainment
28 November 2023
Global
Link copied to clipboard
Build...
28/11/2023
Back to All News
Top 10 Week of Nov. 20: Leo' and Squid Game: The Challenge' Debut at #1
Entertainment
28 November 2023
Global
Link copied to cli...
26/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Unveils the Final Trailer for Society of the Snow by J...
26/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Acquires The Fifth Wheel Ensemble Comedy Starring Kim ...
23/11/2023
Back to All News
Gyeongseong Creature' Teases Dark Secrets in Gripping Poster and Trailer
Entertainment
23 November 2023
GlobalSouth Korea (Republic of...
22/11/2023
Back to All News
See the Official Trailer for the First Season of Love is Blind...
22/11/2023
Back to All News
See the official trailer for the first season of Love is Blind...
21/11/2023
Back to All News
Top 10 Week of Nov. 13: The Crown Reigns Supreme; The Killer S...
19/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Hosts Colour Grading Workshop in Inaugural Partnership...
16/11/2023
Back to All News
Every Netflix Marquee Billboard Overlooking Sydney Harbour
Entertainment
16 November 2023
GlobalAustralia
Link copied to clipboard
Just i...
16/11/2023
Back to All News
Sweet Home Season 2 Main Trailer Unveiled: Mankind is a Virus...
16/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Announces New Ferry Film Play Video
Play Video
Entertainment
16 November 2023
GlobalNetherlands
Link copied to clipboard
Amsterd...
16/11/2023
Back to All News
Unstable Renewed For Season 2
Entertainment
16 November 2023
GlobalUnited States
Link copied to clipboard
Netflix has renewed UNSTABLE fo...
15/11/2023
Back to All News
At the Moment' Rides the Wave of Love: Taiwanese Antholog...
15/11/2023
Back to All News
The Netflix Cup Crowns Its Winners
Netflix Cup winners Carlos Sainz and Justin Thomas.
Entertainment
15 November 2023
GlobalUnited States
...
14/11/2023
Back to All News
Kapil Sharma Forges A Long-Term Association With NetflixPlay Video
Play Video
Entertainment
14 November 2023
GlobalIndia
Link copied to c...
14/11/2023
Back to All News
Zack Snyder Attends CCXP for the First Time: Filmmaker to Prem...
14/11/2023
Back to All News
Sunny Skies and Bright Smiles: Stop-Motion Series Pok mon Con...
14/11/2023
Back to All News
The Killer' Debuts at #1; All the Light We Cannot See...
13/11/2023
Back to All News
FamiliaPlay Video
Play Video
Entertainment
13 November 2023
GlobalMexico
Link copied to clipboard
Leo owns an olive ranch in the Guadalu...
13/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Renews Survival Drama Series, Kaala Paani', for Season 2Play Video
Play Video
Entertainment
13 November 2023
GlobalIndia
Link...
13/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix ISP Speed Index for October 2023
Mulitcolor streaks on a black background curved right to foreground with the Netflix logo N at the t...
13/11/2023
Back to All News
Geeked Week 2023: See the Rebel Moon' Trailer and Zack Sn...
13/11/2023
Back to All News
Denzel Washington to Star in Antoine Fuquas Untitled Hannibal ...
11/11/2023
Back to All News
The Wait Is Over: Gyeongseong Creature Starring Park Seo-jun a...
11/11/2023
Back to All News
Geeked Week 2023 Highlights 10 New Games Coming to Netflix
Netflix Staff
Entertainment
11 November 2023
Global
Link copied to clipboard
...
11/11/2023
Back to All News
Geeked Week 2023: Get All the News and Sneak Peeks From Damse...
10/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Teases Highly Anticipated Live-Action Series Yu Yu Ha...
10/11/2023
Back to All News
Geeked Week 2023: Get All the News and Sneak Peeks From Yu Yu ...
10/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Marquee Heads Down Under to Iconic Taronga Zoo
Netflix Marquee Billboard as seen from the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia
Entertain...
09/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix releases official poster and teaser for the documentar...
09/11/2023
Back to All News
Geeked Week 2023: Get All the News and Sneak Peeks From Avata...
09/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Confirms Star-Studded Cast for Crime Thriller Karma (WT)'
Park Hae-soo, Shin Mina, Lee Hee-jun, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo, Go...
09/11/2023
Back to All News
Fake Family, Real Bonds: Trailer for Thai Series Analog Squad...
09/11/2023
Back to All News
A Recipe for Romance: Netflix Unveils Stunning Key Art for Re...
08/11/2023
Back to All News
Taiwanese Anthology Series At the Moment' Brings Love and...
08/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflixs The Archies Trailer Brings to Life the 60s, Reimagine...
08/11/2023
Back to All News
Geeked Week 2023: Get All the Surprise Announcements From Ava...
08/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Sports Series, Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's Wo...
07/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Surpasses $1 Billion Investment in Aussie Storytelling
Business
07 November 2023
GlobalAustralia
Link copied to clipboard
P-plate...
07/11/2023
Back to All News
Netflix Confirms the Second Season of the Brazilian Original S...
07/11/2023
Back to All News
Top 10 Week of Oct. 30: All the Light We Cannot See and Locked...