Co-produced by Henan film and TV group, Huayi Brothers and Tianma Film, new high-profile historical-action flick Saving General Yang has commenced shooting this week, hot on the heels of the announcement of the final casting of its eight swordsmen stars.
The film is directed by Ronny Yu and is inspired by the well-known myth of the Yang family of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), famous for its warrior ways and highly regarded as the protector of the local people and land.
In the film, Adam Cheng will play Yang Linggong, the highest-ranking warrior of the Yang family, while Ekin Cheng and Vic Chou, among other stars, will round out the cast.
Global Times