Endgame (2021 film)
Endgame is an upcoming Chinese-Hong Kong action black comedy film co-written and directed by Rao Xiaozhi, produced by and starring Andy Lau. Lau stars as a world-class who swaps identity with an unfortunate actor (Xiao Yang).[1] The film is a remake of the 2012 Japanese film Key of Life.[2] Production for the film began on 24 October 2019 and ended on 7 January 2020.[3] The film is set for release on 12 February 2021, the first day of the Chinese New Year holidays.[4]
| Endgame | |
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 Teaser film poster | |
| Traditional | 人潮洶湧 |
| Simplified | 人潮洶湧 |
| Mandarin | Rén Cháo Xiōng Yǒng |
| Cantonese | Jan4 Ciu4 Hung2 Hung2 |
| Directed by | Rao Xiaozhi |
| Produced by | Andy Lau |
| Screenplay by | Rao Xiaozhi Fan Xiang Li Xiang |
| Based on | Key of Life by Kenji Uchida |
| Starring | Andy Lau Xiao Yang Wan Qian |
Production company | Artown Film Emperor Motion Picture Rao Xiaozhi Film Studio Enlight Pictures Beijing Free Whale Pictures Shaonianpai Pictures Aisen Productions Excuse Me Pictures |
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| Country | China Hong Kong |
| Language | Mandarin |
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
Production
Filming for Endgame commenced on 24 October 2019 in Shanghai.[5] On 21 November 2019, there were reports that star Andy Lau got into a dispute with co-star Xiao Yang, when the former had become frustrated waiting for the latter to have his makeup reapplied multiple times. As the incident was widely shared 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.[6][7] Production for Endgame officially wrapped up on 7 January 2020.[3]