Draft:The Furious
| The Furious | |
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| Directed by | Kenji Tanigaki |
| Written by | Mak Tin Shu |
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| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | English |
The Furious is an upcoming English-language Hong Kong action film directed by Kenji Tanigaki and written by Mak Tin Shu. Starring Mo Tse, Joe Taslim, Jeeja Yanin, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, and Yayan Ruhian, the film follows an ordinary tradesman Konggu (Tse) whose daughter is kidnapped, and with journalist Navin's (Taslim) help, he has to fight a criminal empire on his way to rescue.
The film is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2025.
Cast
[edit]- Mo Tse as Konggu, an ordinary tradesman whose daughter is kidnapped[1]
- Joe Taslim as Navin, a journalist and Konggu's ally[1]
- Jeeja Yanin[1]
- Brian Le[2]
- Joey Iwanaga[2]
- Yayan Ruhian
- Yang Enyu[1]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The Furious was announced to be in development in April 2024, which is set to be primarily financed and produced by Hong Kong's Edko Films, while the project will be in English language and filmed in Thailand, with the American XYZ Films co-producing and handling world sales.[1] The production budget was reported to be roughly $20 million.[3] Kenji Tanigaki was announced to helm the project as director, and Mak Tin Shu attached as the writer, while the ensemble cast features a pan-Asian lineup, including China's Mo Tse and Yang Enyu, Indonesia's Joe Taslim and Yayan Ruhian, and Thailand's Jeeja Yanin.[1] The filming crew mostly comprises Thai locals, while the stunt team is Japanese.[3] First images were released on 23 August, with Brian Le and Joey Iwanaga revealed as part of the cast.[4] The film will be presented at the project market of the Toronto International Film Festival in September.[2]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began in April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, and spanned across three months.[3] A recurring police station set in the film was constructed and renovated from an old retail unit on Surawong Road, and was used for 18 days of shooting.[3] Filming wrapped in late July.[3]
Release
[edit]The Furious is set to premiere during the second quarter of 2025.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Frater, Patrick (25 April 2024). "'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Producer Bill Kong Aims to Reset Martial Arts Genre With 'The Furious,' Directed by Tanigaki Kenji (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ a b c Frater, Patrick (23 August 2024). "'The Furious': How Japan's Tanigaki Kenji Elevated a Steaming Bangkok Red Light District Into a Temple of Martial Arts Action (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Frater, Patrick (23 August 2024). "'The Furious': How Japan's Tanigaki Kenji Elevated a Steaming Bangkok Red Light District Into a Temple of Martial Arts Action (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Mack, Andrew (23 August 2024). "THE FURIOUS: Our First Look as Production Wraps on Kenji Tanigaki's Upcoming Action Flick!". Screen Anarchy. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.