Earlier this month, actor Donnie Yenmentionedthat the Sleeping Dogs movie adaptation from Square Enix’s game is basically “dead” following stalled negotiations.
While we might not see a Sleeping Dogs movie from Donnie Yen, another actor is looking to push it off the ground.
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Simu Liu In Talks For Rights To Sleeping Dogs Movie
Hollywood actor Simu Liu, most famously known for playing the lead role in Marvel’s Shang-Chi, has confirmed he is in talks regarding the Sleeping Dogs movie rights.
Ina reply to a fan on X whoshared a gameplay video of Sleeping Dogs' combat, Liu mentioned, “Working with the rights holders to bring Sleeping Dogs to the big screen!”
In addition to that, Liu made aseparate statementwhere he confirmed that he’s also targeting to have a Sleeping Dogs 2 game made too.
“So few film projects make it from pitch phase to greenlight. Pitching execs who don’t understand the game has been tiring. Everyone’s overwhelming love of Sleeping Dogs here has really given us life!,” Liu mentions, and then adds, “First a movie, then a sequel game for everyone… that’s always been the dream.”
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While the movie is quite far off since Liu is just in the negotiation stage, it’s better news than hearing that it’s dead. Who knows? Given the actor’s involvement, perhaps we’ll finally see a sequel to the cult classic game.
Released in 2012, Sleeping Dogs was developed by now-defunct United Front Games, and it was published by Square Enix. The game is set in contemporary Hong Kong, and follows martial artist and undercover police officer Wei Shen who infiltrates the Sun On Yee Triad organization. While the title might not have had a big impact when it was released, it has since gained a cult following among video game fans.
As for Simu Liu, the actor recently appeared in Marvel’s “What If” TV series, and will soon appear in the drama flick, “Last Breath” alongside Woody Harrelson, which should hit theaters this February.
In terms of future projects, Liu ia slso confirmed to be startting in Shang Chi 2 asconfirmed by Disney.
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