The fight will go on, as a sequel to the Oscar-winning Chinese martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon has been given the go-ahead by the Weinstein Company to begin filming this May in Asia.
The sequel stems from the fifth novel of the Crane-Iron Pentalogy by wuxia novelist Wang Dulu. Female warrior Yu Shu Lien, originally played by Michelle Yeoh, will continue to be the focal point of the sequel’s plot. Although it‘s expected that some actors will reprise their roles, no announcements have been made.
Still, producers are keen to introduce a new generation of heroes and antagonists. Director Ang Lee will not be a part of the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel and casting for the film will reportedly begin after a director is selected. The return of Wo Ping Yuen, the choreographer responsible for the captivating fight scenes in the original film, is highly expected.
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