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Wu Assassins
Genre
Created by
Starring
ComposerJeehun Hwang
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • John Wirth
  • Tony Krantz
  • Chad Oakes
  • Mike Frislev
ProducerIko Uwais
CinematographyJohn Bartley[1]
Editors
  • Bridget Durnford
  • Christopher A. Smith
  • Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companyNomadic Pictures Entertainment Flame Ventures
Original release
NetworkNetflix

Wu Assassins is an upcoming American crime drama action web television series that is set to premiere on Netflix on August 8, 2019.[2][3]

Premise

Wu Assassins follows the story of "Kai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, as he becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad’s pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the ‘Wu Xing.’ After an encounter with a mystical spirit, Kai reluctantly becomes the Wu Assassin, using his enhanced martial arts skills to recover supernatural powers from five modern day criminals threatening to use them to destroy the world."[4]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Iko Uwais as Kai Jin, an aspiring chef who learns he is the Wu Assassin with a great and violent destiny.
  • Katheryn Winnick as Christine “C.G.” Gavin, an undercover cop caught in the middle of a gang war that’s breaking out in Chinatown.
  • Byron Mann as Uncle Six, a leader of the triad with supernatural abilities. He's also Kai Jin's father.
  • Lewis Tan as Lu Xin Lee, a suave, fierce intelligent leader who owns and operates his own custom garage and runs a car theft ring for the Triad.
  • Tommy Flanagan as Alec McCullough, an international crime boss with a mysterious interest in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
  • Tzi Ma as Mr. Young, a kindly Chinatown grocer and a mentor to Kai.
  • Lawrence Kao as Tommy Wah, a drug addict seeking redemption and someone who is passed over by his parents in favor of his younger sister who runs the family business.
  • Celia Au as Ying Ying, a quirky, but wise young woman who assists Kai Jin in his mission.
  • Li Jun Li as Jenny Wah, a confident young businesswoman with an MBA.

Recurring

  • JuJu Chan as Zan, an elite martial artist and lieutenant in the Triads who is the bodyguard and sole confidant to Uncle Six.
  • Mark Dacascos as unnamed monk.
  • Summer Glau as Miss Jones

Production

Development

On June 29, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a ten-episode first season.[5] The series is co-created, executive produced and written by John Wirth. Other executive producers include co-creator Tony Krantz and Nomadic Pictures’ Chad Oakes and Mike Frislev. Stephen Fung will direct the first two episodes, with Krantz expected to helm another. In addition to playing the lead, Uwais also will serve as producer, lead martial arts and fight choreographer and stunt coordinator.[6]

Casting

In June 2018, Uwais was cast in the lead role of Kai Jin.[6] In the same month, it was announced that Byron Mann was cast in the series regular role as Uncle Six.[7] In July 2018, it was announced that Tzi Ma, Tommy Flanagan, Lewis Tan and Katheryn Winnick were cast in their respective main roles of Mr. Young, Alec McCullough, Lu Xin Lee and Christine Gavin.[8] In August 2018, it was reported that JuJu Chan and Mark Dacascos were cast in recurring roles.[9] In October 2018, Lawrence Kao and Celia Au joined the main cast.[10] In November 2018, it was revealed that Summer Glau was cast in the minor role of Miss Jones.[11] In January 2019, Li Jun Li joined the main cast in the role of Jenny Wah.[12][13]

Filming

Principal photography for the first season took place on location in Vancouver, Canada from August 8, 2018, to November 20, 2018.[14]

Release

Marketing

On July 23, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released.[15]

References

  1. ^ @Byron_Mann (November 17, 2018). "Yesterday, I wrapped the @netflix original series #WU ASSASSINS. Had the true honor to work with our cinematographer John S. Bartley, an Emmy Award winner for Best Cinematographer for "The X Files," Emmy Award nominee for "Lost," DoP for "Vikings," "Bates Motel," list goes on" (Tweet). Retrieved July 31, 2019 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Flanagan, Tommy (July 6, 2019). "The journey begins! @iko.uwais @katherynwinnick @byronmann1 @iamlawrencekao #WuAssassins #WuFamily @netflix 8.8.19 @Netflix Send your WuAssasins fan art. Winner gets tap dancing lessons from @lewistanofficial @lijunli @jujuchanhk @wirthwhiletv @jenniferkaminskico amazing stunt team @dan_rizzuto @kimanikimani costume @fks_designs ♥️". Instagram. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  3. ^ PacificRimVideoPress (April 19, 2019), Juju Chen on working on NetFlix Wu Assassins and Lewis Tan, retrieved May 8, 2019
  4. ^ "Exclusive: 'The Raid' star kicks more ass in trailer for new Netflix series 'Wu Assassins'". EW.com. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  5. ^ Baysinger, Tim (June 29, 2018). "Martial-Arts Drama 'Wu Assassins' Picked up by Netflix". The Wrap. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (June 29, 2018). "Netflix Orders Martial Arts Drama 'Wu Assassins,' Iko Uwais to Star". Variety. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 29, 2018). "Netflix Orders Martial Arts Drama Series 'Wu Assassins' Starring Iko Uwais From Tony Krantz, John Wirth & Nomadic Pics". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (July 20, 2018). "'Wu Assassins': Katheryn Winnick, Lewis Tan, Tommy Flanagan & Tzi Ma Join Netflix Martial Arts Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  9. ^ Petski, Denise (August 15, 2018). "'Wu Assassins': JuJu Chan & Mark Dacascos To Recur In Netflix Martial Arts Drama". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 29, 2018.
  10. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (October 17, 2018). "'Wu Assassins': Lawrence Kao And Celia Au Join Netflix Martial Arts Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
  11. ^ Vanne, Chris D. (November 4, 2018). "Summer joins Netflix Sci-Fi drama Wu Assassins". Retrieved November 29, 2018.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (January 15, 2019). "'Wu Assassins': Li Jun Li Cast In Netflix Martial Arts Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  13. ^ Cruz, Rachel (January 17, 2019). "Netflix Martial Arts Drama 'Wu Assassins' Adds Li Jun Li". Business Times. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  14. ^ "Filming in Vancouver: Iko Uwais in Wu Assassins, Rachel Bilson in Take Two, The Order, and more". Inside Vancouver. July 17, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  15. ^ Yeoman, Kevin (July 23, 2019). "Wu Assassins Trailer: First Look At Netflix's Supernatural Martial Arts Series". Screenrant. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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