You know the word deadline and Wong Kar-Wai weren't meant to be put in the same sentence, but it's good to know that the wheels are finally in motion. As it's been widely announced before, we're dealing with another story about the legendary Wing Chun pioneer played by Donnie Yen in 葉問 (Ip Man), but with Wong at the helm you know things will be a little different.
一代宗师 (The Great Master) brings back Wong regular Tony Leung, who will be paired with Zhang Ziyi and veteran Zhao Benshan (who recently suffered a cerebral aneurysm, but is seemingly fine now). Reports are circulating that Wong and his stars Leung, Zhang and Zhang Zhen were in Kaiping (Guangdong Province) for the usual pre-shoot ceremony, and that the film will shoot there from December 12 to April 18. No other information at the moment, other than rumors indicating that Brigitte Lin will make her long awaited comeback with this film, but as Wong's final casting list has been changing ever since, it's still not 100% sure.
[Mtime]
一代宗师 (The Great Master) brings back Wong regular Tony Leung, who will be paired with Zhang Ziyi and veteran Zhao Benshan (who recently suffered a cerebral aneurysm, but is seemingly fine now). Reports are circulating that Wong and his stars Leung, Zhang and Zhang Zhen were in Kaiping (Guangdong Province) for the usual pre-shoot ceremony, and that the film will shoot there from December 12 to April 18. No other information at the moment, other than rumors indicating that Brigitte Lin will make her long awaited comeback with this film, but as Wong's final casting list has been changing ever since, it's still not 100% sure.
[Mtime]
I'm so glad Wong Kar-wai is making a new movie. I think MY BLUEBERRY NIGHTS was a tad mannered; he needed to try something new and an Ip Man biopic could be a good test for him. I know many people will compare this one to Wilson Yip's, but I'm quite sure the movies will be very different
it will be interesting to see whether Leung Chiu-wai will be more appreciate than Donnie Yen or not; I didn't know Zhang Ziyi was involved but since she delivered her best perf thanks to Wong, I think it's a good move for both of them (I can imagine she will portray Ip Man's wife); most of all I'm looking forward admiring Brigitte Lin on screen again. Wong was the last great director with whom she worked before her retirement and she gave two great perfs in ASHES OF TIME and CHUNGKING EXPRESS (even if in the latter she was a tad outshonen, at least media wise, by new sensation Faye Wong); let's hope this goddess could give another precious contribution to a Wong feature
I also didn't know about Zhang Ziyi. But it's good to know things are finally in motion.