Sammo Hung will join the cast of "Sha Po Lang 2," which will be released on June 18. (Photo : en.wikipedia.org)
The sequel of the Hong Kong action film “Sha Po Lang” is set to land on the big screen on June 18.
The film follows the story of a retiring policeman who decided to utilize unconventional methods to catch a major gangster.
“Sha Po Lang 2” will be top billed by Sammo Hung, Jacky Wu Jing, Louis Koo, Andy On, Francis Ng and Tony Jaa.
The $23-million-budgeted production will be directed by the critically acclaimed Pou-Soi Cheang (“Motorway”) and will be produced by Wilson Yip (“Ip Man”).
Yip directed the first film, which was released in North America using the title “Kill Zone.”
“Kill Zone” was a box-office hit because of its intense and well-directed fighting scenes. In the 2005 Hong Kong Film Awards, the action film bagged the “Best Action Choreography” award.
Through the “Kill Zone,” Donnie Yen’s and Sammo Hung’s stardom skyrocketed. After the movie, Hung and Yen also collaborated in the 2008 box office hit “Ip Man.”
However, for “Sha Po Lang 2,” Yen was not be able to join the cast because of two other projects: “Dragon City” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2.”
For the film’s sequel, the audience can expect for more action scenes with fully upgraded style and choreography.
The filming kicked off on May 1, 2014 and ended on Sept. 6, 2014.
“Sha Po Lang" is a set of three words rooted from Chinese astrology. These represent stars capable of doing good or evil depending on their positions.
Watch the film’s trailer here.
