“Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong” Completes Filming
Reuniting Andy Lau (劉德華) and Tony Leung (梁朝偉) on screen in 18 years since the Infernal Affairs <無間道> franchise, Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong (金手指) wrapped up filming last week.
Set in the 1980s, the movie is based on real-life events of corporate corruption and fraud in Hong Kong’s financial industry. It follows how a hot newly listed Hong Kong company went into bankrupt just a few years later, with the high-profile case attracting the scrutiny of the international corruption commission.
“We have waited more than a decade to see the two Film Kings to collaborate again. This is definitely a rare opportunity!” Emperor Motion Pictures’ Albert Yeung (楊受成) said. With the film costing 350 million yuan to produce, Mr. Yeung has been heavily involved and often visited the set to oversee the filming progress. He would often treat the cast and crew to lunch and dinner to thank them for their hard work.
When producer Ronald Wong (黃斌) showed him around the film set, including Tony’s lavish office which was decorated with antiques, Mr. Yeung praised, “The setting for these scenes are furnished like mansions. Real mansions may not even look this grand. Even though it cost a lot of money, providing all this to be used by such talented and award-winning actors and cast is definitely worth it. I am sure the audience feels the same way I do, and are looking forward to this movie.”
Currently in post production, Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong is slated for a 2022 release, and also stars Charlene Choi (蔡卓妍), Simon Yam (任達華), Alex Fong (方中信), Philip Keung (姜皓文), and Chin Ka Lok (錢嘉樂).
Source: Ming Pao Weekly
This article is written by Huynh for JayneStars.com.
Amazing!!!
@hohliu
Yup and I still hope for them to make a series together one day even though I know it is wishful thinking.
@hetieshou Definitely wishful thinking. The two men no long take on dramas that need long commitment to film… LOL. But it was a dream.
@hohliu
I know but Andy kept saying he hoped to act in a new drama one day. But of course he is busy with stuff so that is not happening. That is why their 80s dramas are precious gems now.
Really excited about this collaboration! Love both Tony and Andy!
@angeltien
Me too! I still miss the good old days when they made series at TVB together. I wish they can collaborate on a new series one day. I know that is wishful thinking as it is never going to happen.