Endgame (2021 film)

Endgame
Teaser film poster
Directed by	Rao Xiaozhi
Screenplay by	Rao Xiaozhi Fan Xiang Li Xiang
Produced by	Ning Hao
Starring	Andy Lau Xiao Yang Wan Qian
Production companies	Artown Film Emperor Motion Picture Rao Xiaozhi Director Studio Enlight Pictures
Release date	2020 (2020)
Countries	China Hong Kong
Language	Mandarin

Endgame is an upcoming Chinese-Hong Kong action black comedy film co-written and directed by Rao Xiaozhi and starring Andy Lau, Xiao Yang and Wan Qian. The film is a remake of the 2012 Japanese film, Key of Life. Production for the film began on 24 October 2019 and ended on 7 January 2020.

Plot

Zhou Quan (Andy Lau), a world-class hitman, ends up swapping identities with a down-to-luck extra actor, Chen Xiaomeng (Xiao Yang), during an accident.

Cast

• Andy Lau as Zhou Quan (周全), a cold-blooded, world-class hitman.
• Xiao Yang as Chen Xiaomeng (陳小萌), a down-to-luck extra actor.
• Wan Qian

Production

Filming for Endgame commenced on 24 October 2019 in Shanghai.. On 21 November 2019, there were reports that star Andy Lau got into a dispute with co-star Xiao Yang, when the former had became frustrated waiting for the latter to have his makeup reapplied multiple times. As the incident became viral on the internet with footage leaked from the set, Xiao posted on his Sina Weibo and denied acting like a diva on set and expressed his gratefulness for the opportunity to work with Lau. Production company Emperor Entertainment also issued a statement denying such incident and claiming the footage is a scripted scene in the film. Production for Endgame officially wrapped up on 7 January 2020.

See also

• Andy Lau filmography