Hong Kong actor Louis Koo stars in his first action film titled “Paradox.” He plays a police negotiator looking for his kidnapped daughter in Bangkok. While in Thailand, he discovers an organ trafficking gang.
The movie, which also features Thai boxing champion Tony Jaa – who was last seen in “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” – also stars Gordon Lam, Sammo Hung, Jacky Chai, Wu Yue and Chris Collins, Toggle reported. Despite the film being Louis Koo’s first action movie, fight director Sammo Hung gave his thumbs up to the actor as an action star.
Not Really An Action Star
For his part, Louis Koo admitted it was difficult for him at the start causing him a few days to shoot a scene in which he fought a dozen foes. However, as the shooting progressed, he had less difficulty shooting the scenes. But Louis Koo teased that he was better off not shooting action films.
Gordon Lam shared that even if he memorized his line which were in Thai language, the production crew nevertheless laughed because he sounded like he was cursing. Jacky Chai refused to discuss her separation from Gregory Wong which was already in the past.
According to Screen Anarchy, Sammo Hung choreographed the 2005 movie “SPL” which jumpstarted the international career of Donnie Yen who also was in “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Sammo Hong and “SPL” director Wilson Yip are reunited in “Paradox.”
Ong Bak Star as Thai Cop
To help the character of Louis Koo search for his abducted daughter is “Ong Bak” star Tony Jaa who plays a Thai policeman. The entertainment website noted that Wilson Yip goes back to his down and dirty approach to directing movies which is better than the polite approach required by his recent films with period and historical setting.