Tony Leung Reveals Johnnie To Film, India Project, and Serial Killer Streaming Series
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Jenny S. Li
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Summary
Tony Leung Chiu-wai, serving as jury president of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, revealed three upcoming projects: a film directed by Johnnie To (awaiting script), an India-set film delayed by monsoon season, and a 6-7 episode streaming series where he will play a serial killer (in script fine-tuning).
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The To project is awaiting a completed script.
The India film is unlikely to shoot this year due to the monsoon season, which runs through September.
The serial killer series is currently in script fine-tuning.
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