Jackie Chan will return to Hong Kong motion cinema in “New Police Story 2,” a sequel within the long-running “Police Story” franchise.
On Tuesday, Chan made a public look on the Filmart market in Hong Kong together with native actor and singer Nicholas Tse to announce Emperor Movement Footage’ (EMP) 2023 slate.
Chan will lead and produce EMP’s “New Police Story 2,” whereas Tse makes his directorial debut.
The 1985 movie “Police Story” is famend for kickstarting Chan’s profession.
The movie, which follows a Hong Kong police detective who’s accused of homicide after arresting a prolific drug lord, options quite a few death-defying stunts.
The basic movie’s success prompted sequels, spinoffs and reboots, together with “Police Story 2” in 1988, “Police Story 3: Supercop” in 1992 — whereas additionally starred newly minted Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh — and “New Police Story” in 2004 with Tse as Chan’s co-star.
In line with Chan, the unique movie comprises one of the best motion scenes he has ever shot in his performing profession.
“I put quite a bit and lots of effort on this film [Police Story] again then, and it was a collection liked by international followers,” Chan stated, in response to The Hollywood Reporter. “However most significantly, Nicholas Tse is the director this time. This attracted me to the venture.”
The martial artist and performing legend additionally has upcoming Hollywood tasks, together with “Rush Hour 4” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.”
Though “New Police Story 2” doesn’t have a launch date but, it’s anticipated to hit theaters in 2024.
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