Simu Liu Strives to Revive ‘Sleeping Dogs’ Movie as Donnie Yen’s Project Falls Through

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Fans of action and video games felt a wave of dismay when Donnie Yen, martial arts legend and John Wick star, announced that his Sleeping Dogs adaptation was no longer happening. But now, there’s reason to rejoice as Simu Liu, Marvel actor and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star, has shared that he is reviving the project! He will be playing the main character himself.

Actor Simu Liu, who showcased his action skills in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” from 2021, answered a fan on Twitter who expressed their desire for “Sleeping Dogs 2”. If a movie adaptation of “Sleeping Dogs” comes to fruition, hopefully it will create enough excitement to warrant a sequel. The fan asked Liu if he was Wei, and if so, they pleaded with him to use his magic to make it happen. In response, Liu replied…

“Working with the rights holders to bring Sleeping Dogs to the big screen!”

Launched across platforms such as PlayStation and Xbox by United Front Games and Square Enix in 2012, “Sleeping Dogs” draws inspiration from Hong Kong cinema, notably the “Infernal Affairs” series, and tells the story of an undercover cop who embeds himself within the Sun On Yee Triad organization. Packed with action, martial arts, gunfights, and rigorous investigations, “Sleeping Dogs” is a game that seems destined for a seamless transition from digital to real-life. And Simu Liu might just be the ideal actor to bring this vision to life.

‘Sleeping Dogs’ Fans Are on Board With Simu Liu Taking the Lead

It appears that fans are ecstatic about the possibility of the project being revived, as original poster @zengames44 expressed in their reply, “Wow, I’m blown away! Thanks for responding, Simu! I eagerly anticipate seeing it someday and hope you’re doing well!” Another fan, @Crash_overide_, added, “This late-night announcement is already exciting, can’t wait to see you in the upcoming Avengers movies. We miss Shang Chi.” Other enthusiastic reactions include “@EditzOutlaw” saying, “That’s why you’re the best!” and “@KarimCheese” expressing, “I would shed tears of joy if this happens.” If Liu is able to bring the project back to life, it seems there will be a large crowd eagerly awaiting its release.

Despite working diligently on the adaptation of Sleeping Dogs for quite some time, action legend Donnie Yen has sadly announced that the film will not be moving forward. “I’ve devoted a significant amount of my time and effort to these producers, even investing some of my own money to secure drafts and certain rights,” the Ip Man star explained. “I’ve been waiting for years. Years. I truly wanted to bring this project to life, but unfortunately… you know how Hollywood can be, right? Over a long period, I’ve invested a great deal of energy into it. It was unfortunate that things didn’t work out. Onwards to new opportunities.

Speaking of Simu Liu, he’s got a number of exciting projects lined up. He’ll rejoin the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the animated series “Marvel Zombies,” and is anticipated to take on significant roles in the upcoming Avengers sequels, namely “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Moving beyond Marvel, Liu will appear in Amazon’s superhero series “Invincible” and the survival thriller “Last Breath.

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2025-01-31 17:03