On May 23, according to Chinese media, the China Movie Channel Media Center announced it There he finished shooting “Blades of the Guardians” Next to Hong Kong Nicholas Tse’s star under the direction of the choreographer and world-renowned martial arts director Yuen Woo-ping.
There He is now 62 years old. This marks his first leading role in a martial arts film since then “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate” In 2011 – a 14 -year -old gap.
There R has been celebrated through iconic films such as “Temple of Shaolin”, “Once upon a time in China” AND “Swordsman II”.
In 2010, hyperthyroidism was diagnosed and experienced complications during his battle with the condition. Health problems, including damage to the spine and the legs of years of demanding action work, have limited its ability to continue performing.
Following “Flying Swords of Dragon Gate”, There He appeared mainly in support roles in Hollywood productions such as “The Expendables” AND “Mulan”rather than as the protagonist of martial arts.
Every time the images of ThereThe visibly aged appearance emerged, fans from all over the world could not help but express sadness and concern.
The rumors have even circulated There He had been included in the black list by the Chinese film industry after changing his citizenship twice – first in the United States, then in Singapore – despite being born in Beijing.
His retreat from public life has further fueled speculation, with some media who even falsely reported that they were seriously ill or who had died.
During his illness, There It is said that it has become deeply immersed in Tibetan Buddhism. Last year he was spotted by visiting Potala Palace in Lhasa with his two daughters.
Yuen Woo-Ping, the director of this new film, is known for “Drunk Master” and worked as a martial arts choreographer on international successes such as “The matrix”, “Squading tiger, hidden dragon” AND “Kill Bill”.
According to reports, the new film presents many scenes set in a desert, with a significant portion shot in the Uygur Autonomous Region of Chinese Xinjiang.
Therewho began his career as a Wushu athlete at the age of 12, won numerous championships and made his actor debut in 1982 with the film “Temple of Shaolin”.
While the excitement is based for “Blades of the Guardians”Fans are excited to see a revitalized There Back to the genre that made him a legend. The film promises to reintroduce one of the greatest icons of martial arts cinema in a new and powerful light.
