bill kongproducer behind Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon I'm developing a new action movie titled The Furioushe hopes it will reset and change the martial arts genre.
The English action thriller will be directed by a Japanese stunt director and action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki From the script written by Mak Tin Xuproduced by XYZ Films.
In the story, “When his daughter was snatched on the street, a simple merchant named Kong ( Xenae) fights his way through a tangled web of criminals to get her back by any means necessary.
“His only ally is the tireless journalist Navin (Joe Taslim). Two men from completely different backgrounds must learn to trust, work together, and draw combat skills from their respective hidden pasts. ”
The story is simple, but the action will be overwhelming! Kong said this about it: And to prove that Hong Kong still has something to offer to the film industry. ”
He added, “I want to show that Asian people can make better action movies than other countries in the world.''
Kong went on to say that he is setting the bar much higher than other martial arts films, saying, “If it fails, Fast and Furious will be just as good.” The Raid or photographed. We also want our characters to move people's hearts. ”
He went on to explain, “Through this film, I hope people will discover a new Yuen Woo-ping, a new Sammo Hung, and a new Donnie Yen.''
The director of this movie is Kenji TanigakiThe director of “I'm not interested in making actors who can't move look like they're moving. I want to play actors who can move.'' Our cast has authentic skills from various martial arts disciplines. Everything we do will be practical. ”
The director took time to train and rehearse with the actors before heading to locations outside the city to shoot the film over the next two and a half months. The film began filming in Bangkok, Thailand, earlier this week.
The cast includes China's Xie Miao and Indonesia's Joe Taslim (The Raid: Redemption, Star Trek Beyond),Thai's Jija Yanin (chocolate), Yang Enyu and Indonesia's Yayan Ruhian (Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, The Raid).
Additionally, “Look at the movies with Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Fred Astaire. We're still watching those movies 50 years after they were made. They're practical and authentic.'' It's a classic. I hope our film continues to be that way.”
Director Kong said, “Now is the time to make a great Asian action movie. We have the talent and the motivation.'' Chad Stahelski follows all the Asian action movies, and he once said to me, “It's time to make a great Asian action movie.'' I remember that. [Asian filmmakers] I don't know my strengths.”
When talking about the director, Kong said: Chad Stahelski It was before I directed it. john wickof dead pool's david leech or extraction's sam hargraves. That is the current figure of Tanagaki in Asia. ”
XYZ's Todd Brown said in a statement: He's the best, and his work is both incredibly dynamic and incredibly grounded and real. ”
“People know that Bill Kong's previous martial arts work is incredibly beautiful and emotional,” he added. Tanigaki is going to punch Sekai in the face. ”
Well, damn! I can't wait to see this movie!
Source: Variety
