
He released a statement saying, "There is a special irony in this storyline as it shows the desperation of the U.S. government and American society. A film about the assassination of a foreign leader mirrors what the US has done in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine." He went on to say, "And let us not forget who killed [President John F.] Kennedy - Americans. In fact, President Obama should be careful in case the US military wants to kill him as well," Kim Myong-chol said.
"The Interview" is slated for an October 10, 2014 release.