Stuntman (Chinese: 武替道) is an upcoming Hong Kong action film directed by Albert and Herbert Leung, and stars Terrance Lau, Stephen Tung, Cecilia Choi, and Philip Ng. The film is themed around the stunt industry within Hong Kong action cinema, following a washed-up stunt director (Tung) who attempts a comeback, but his passion for films has harmed his relationship with his daughter (Choi).
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| Traditional Chinese | 武替道 |
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| Produced by | Angus Chan |
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Production company | Stuntman Film Production |
| Distributed by | Edko Films |
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| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
The film is set to be theatrically released on 26 September 2024 in Hong Kong.
Premise
editSet in the 1980s, a once-famous stunt director tries to pursue a comeback, but was interrupted by the detrimental relationship with his daughter.[1][2]
Cast
edit- Terrance Lau as Lung Jai, a young passionate stunt actor[3]
- Stephen Tung as Dee Gor, a washed-up stunt director who pursues a comeback[3]
- Cecilia Choi as Cherry, Dee Gor's estranged daughter[3]
- Philip Ng[3]
- Lam Yiu Sing[3]
- Rachel Leung[3]
In addition, Terry Zou, Stephanie Che, Yen To, and Max Cheung have been cast in undisclosed roles.[4]
Production
editDevelopment
editAlbert and Herbert Leung, who are brothers and action actors, were inspired by their own experiences in the stunt industry and wanted to produce a film that captures the rise and decline of Hong Kong action cinema.[5] In November 2022, their screenplay draft of Stuntman won the First Feature Film Initiative, leading to the film being greenlit, with Angus Chan announced as the producer and Anatasia Tsang and Yip Wai-ping attached as writers.[6] Terrance Lau, Stephen Tung, Cecilia Choi, Philip Ng, Lam Yiu Sing, and Rachel Leung were announced as the main cast in March 2023.[3] An official trailer was released in August 2024.[7]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began on 4 March 2023 in Kwun Tong.[8] Filming spanned 19 days, with location shooting taking place at the business district and promenade of Tsim Sha Tsui, before wrapping on 29 March.[5][9]
Release
editThe film will be theatrically released on 26 September 2024 in Hong Kong.[10]
References
edit- ^ Wong, Silvia (14 March 2023). ""A ripple will become a force": Hong Kong's fresh wave of rising filmmakers". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "《武替道》重現香港動作片黃金時代梁導演雙子星攜手打造新經典" (in Chinese). New Monday. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g 莫匡堯 (4 March 2024). "武替道︱劉俊謙蔡思韵合體演武打無感情線 默契表示︰我哋唔識㗎" (in Chinese). HK01. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "「武替道」正式對媒體開鏡" (in Chinese). Va Kio Daily. 7 March 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ a b "劉俊謙伍允龍《九龍城寨》後再續片緣 董瑋出山演《武替道》向香港武師致敬" (in Chinese). am730. 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Wong, Silvia (4 November 2022). "Hong Kong launches Asian and streaming production support funds, reveals First Feature winners". Screen Daily. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "《九龍城寨》劉俊謙伍允龍蔡思韵再續片緣 藉新作《武替道》向香港武師致敬" (in Chinese). Bastille Post. 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "【武替道】劉俊謙接受武師訓練 蔡思韵「扮唔識」阿謙：感覺好特別" (in Chinese). TOPick. 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ Leung, Albert [@albert_action] (29 March 2023). "#武替道 煞科喇！19日嘅拍攝咁快就無驚無險咁完成，真係靠曬每一位工作人員。🙇🏻♂️ 多謝你哋" (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 August 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ "劉俊謙《武替道》傳承香港動作片 董瑋出山演出：團火唔可以熄" (in Chinese). Ming Pao. 9 August 2024. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.