The Legend Hunters
Upcoming action film directed by Simon West
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| Chinese | 鬼吹灯之天星术 |
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| Written by | Li Yifan |
| Based on | Ghost Blows Out the Light by Zhang Muye |
| Produced by | Zhang Wang |
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| Edited by | Andrew MacRitchie |
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| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
The Legend Hunters (Chinese: 鬼吹灯之天星术) is an unreleased Chinese action film directed by Simon West and Li Yifan from a screenplay by Li Yifan. It is based on the novel series Ghost Blows Out the Light by Zhang Muye. The film stars Zhang Hanyu, Jiang Wu and Celina Jade.[1]
The film was set to be theatrically released in Mainland China, by Wanda Pictures and Saints Entertainment, in 2021.[2]
Premise
The film follows a team of adventurers as they try to raid a tomb made by master tomb raiders.[3]
Cast
- Zhang Hanyu as Hu Bayi[4]
- Jiang Wu
- Celina Jade
Production
Development
In May 2019, Simon West signed on to direct two Chinese films, Skyfire and The Legend Hunters.[5][6] The Legend Hunters is based on the popular novel series Ghost Blows Out the Light.[7][8]
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2019 at the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis, with Zhang Hanyu, Jiang Wu and Celina Jade in starring roles.[3] Filming wrapped in August 2019, in Russia.[9][10]
Release
Initially scheduled for a July 2020 release,[3] The Legend Hunters was rescheduled to be released in Mainland China by Wanda Pictures and Saints Entertainment in 2021.[2][11][12] The film remains unreleased.
References
- ^ "Simon West to direct Chinese tomb-raid film 'Legend Hunters'". Business Standard. Business Standard Ltd. June 16, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ a b The Legend Hunters (2021)
- ^ a b c Davis, Rebecca (June 15, 2019). "Simon West Directing Chinese Tomb-Raid Movie 'Legend Hunters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on March 2, 2021. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ 选角靠谱！《鬼吹灯之天星术》公布主演 张涵予&卢靖姗&姜武组成新“摸金铁三角”. Mtime.com (in Chinese). Wanda Cinemas. September 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 7, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ Davis, Rebecca (June 15, 2019). "Why Simon West Is Making Movies in China (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ Davis, Rebecca (May 14, 2019). "Cannes: 'Skyfire', China's First Big-Budget Disaster Movie, Shopped by Meridian Ent. (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Tommy (June 15, 2019). "'The Legend Hunters' Is an Upcoming Chinese Tomb Raider Film and Simon West Is Co-Directing". GeekTyrant. GeekTyrant Industries. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Simon West to helm Chinese tomb-raid film 'Legend Hunters'". Big News Network. Hayden Enterprises. June 15, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Simon West to direct Chinese tomb-raid film 'Legend Hunters'". The Times of India. The Times Group. June 15, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Simon West to direct Chinese tomb-raid film 'Legend Hunters'". Outlook. Rajan Raheja Group. June 15, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ Davis, Rebecca (July 22, 2020). "Director Simon West Ordered by China Tribunal to Return $200,000 in Fees (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ Bona, JJ (September 22, 2021). "'Con Air' filmmaker Simon West gathers Zhang Hanyu, Celina Jade and Jiang Wu in the New Teaser for 'Legend Hunters'". City on Fire. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
External links
- The Legend Hunters at IMDb
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Films directed by Simon West
- Con Air (1997)
- The General's Daughter (1999)
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
- When a Stranger Calls (2006)
- The Mechanic (2011)
- The Expendables 2 (2012)
- Stolen (2012)
- Wild Card (2015)
- Stratton (2017)
- Gun Shy (2017)
- Skyfire (2019)
- Old Guy (2024)
- The Legend Hunters (TBA)
- Bride Hard (TBA)
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