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 project to the big screen.
This follows the recent cancellation announcement, confirmed by Donnie Yen, who was originally attached to star in the 2017 adaptation. Yen detailed his significant investment of time and resources into the project, expressing his disappointment at its demise. He alluded to the unpredictable nature of Hollywood development.
Liu's intervention has reignited hope for fans of the critically acclaimed 2012 video game. The game, which received an 8/10 rating from IGN, follows Detective Wei Shen as he undertakes an undercover operation within a Hong Kong Triad. Despite its popularity, no sequels were ever produced.
The success of Liu's endeavor remains uncertain, but his involvement offers a fresh opportunity for this action-packed Hong Kong crime story to finally make it to the silver screen.
