Shimriu, the actor known for his role as the protagonist in Marvel films The legend of Shang-chi and Ten Ten Ringsexpressed his desire to play a leading role in the film adaptation of Sleeping dog.
On social media platform X, Liu talked about his experience pitching the adaptation of open world titles of films to film executives who don’t understand it. He also wants to make the sequel a line.
“There are very few film projects from the pitch phase to the green light,” Liu said in the post. “Pitching executives who don’t understand the game are tired. Everyone is overwhelming love. Sleeping dog This really gave us life! ”
“First the movie, then the sequel game for everyone…it’s always been a dream.”
The last time I asked something Sleeping dog The film is back in 2018. Action star Donnie Yen said the film is still in production. However, recently, Yen says the film is dead.
“I spent a lot of time and worked with these producers, and I invested some of my own money to get some of the drafts and rights,” Yen said in a recent interview with Polygon. “I’ve been waiting for years. Years. And I really want to do that. I have all these visions in my head, and unfortunately… I don’t know, you know what Hollywood will be like, right? I’ve spent years in it. That was a shame.”
Sleeping dog It is a cult classic open world action game that puts players in the shoes of secret police officer Weishen. It is an epic tale of ensuring mobs in Hong Kong and how these criminal elements are often sucked out into civilian lives. The title was originally released in 2012 on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
For more information Sleeping dogcheck out our thoughts on whether the game is still addictive today.
So there are very few film projects that make it from pitch phase to green light. Pitching executives who don’t understand the game are tired. Everyone has given us an overwhelming love for the sleeping dog here!
First the movie, then the sequel game for everyone…it’s always been a dream. pic.twitter.com/g84r9lf0si
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