Simu Liu, known for his role in «Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings», announced that Timo Tjahjanto has been appointed as the director of the Sleeping Dogs adaptation. Tjahjanto is an Indonesian filmmaker known for his passion for gritty and choreographically elaborate fight scenes. His recent works include «Nobody 2» with Bob Odenkirk and «The Beekeeper 2» with Jason Statham.
Simu Liu himself will play the main role of Wei Shen in the film. However, the film currently lacks a studio partner and a release date. According to the actor, the script is already complete, and work on the film is in full swing.
Attempts to adapt Sleeping Dogs have been made before. Several years ago, Donnie Yen oversaw the project, but filming never began. Now, Simu Liu has taken the initiative, and he seems determined to bring the project to release.