Simu Liu, the Marvel star, is spearheading efforts to revive the cancelled Sleeping Dogs film adaptation. Newsweek reports Liu confirmed on X/Twitter that he's actively working with rights holders to bring the video game to the big screen.
This follows the recent cancellation announcement, confirmed by Donnie Yen, who was originally slated to star in the 2017 adaptation. Yen revealed significant personal investment in the project, including securing drafts and rights, only to see it ultimately shelved. He alluded to the unpredictable nature of Hollywood development.
Liu's intervention reignites hope for the Hong Kong-set action franchise. However, the success of his endeavor in securing the rights and moving the project forward remains uncertain.
The original Sleeping Dogs game, released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, follows Detective Wei Shen as he goes undercover within a Hong Kong Triad. Critically acclaimed (earning an 8/10 from IGN), the game, despite its popularity, never received sequels. Liu's involvement could change that, potentially bringing this beloved action story to the silver screen.
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