The Prosecutor (Chinese: 誤判) is an upcoming Hong Kong legal thriller film directed and produced by Donnie Yen, who also stars in the film, alongside a cast that includes Julian Cheung and MC Cheung Tin-fu. The film revolves around a prosecutor (Yen) who risks his life and career to help a wrongly accused defendant.
| The Prosecutor | |
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| Directed by | Donnie Yen |
| Written by | Edmond Wong |
| Produced by | Donnie Yen Raymond Wong |
| Starring | Donnie Yen Julian Cheung MC Cheung Tin-fu |
Production companies | Mandarin Motion Pictures Huace Pictures |
| Distributed by | Mandarin Motion Pictures |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | ~HKD$300 million[1] |
The film is set for a worldwide release in 2024.
Premise
editIn handling a case of misdelivered parcels, a prosecutor risks his life and career to free a wrongfully accused defendant.[2][3]
Cast
editProduction
editDevelopment
editIn May 2023, Mandarin Motion Pictures announced the development of a legal thriller under the working title Misjudgement at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, with Donnie Yen attached as the lead actor and Raymond Wong as the producer.[6][7] Yen also served as the director and co-producer, while Wong was the primary investor.[1] The film's budget exceeded 300 million HKD.[1][8] On 27 September, Yen confirmed that pre-production would soon be wrapped during the 10th Silk Road International Film Festival.[9] In November, Julian Cheung and MC Cheung Tin-fu joined the cast,[10][11] with singer MC Cheung being handpicked by Yen for a role he deemed suitable for him.[11][12] In May 2024, the film was presented at the project market during the 77th Cannes Film Festival,[13][14] coinciding with the release of a promotional poster that appeared on the cover of Screen International.[15] An official trailer was released in September, with Francis Ng and Kent Cheng revealed to be part of the cast.[4]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in October 2023.[9] A group of Japanese action choreographers and stunt actors was invited to join the production crew.[11] On 14 November, filming took place in Sai Wan.[10] Yen then took a brief hiatus to attend an awards ceremony in Singapore, and filming resumed on 19 November in Sai Ying Pun, where Yen and MC Cheung were spotted on set.[11] Filming spanned across January 2024,[16] and ultimately wrapped on 6 February 2024.[17]
Release
editThe Prosecutor is set for a worldwide release in 2024.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c 許育民 (16 May 2024). "誤判｜甄子丹首度演檢察官 「文武都要打動和震撼觀眾」" (in Chinese). HK01. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Holland, Stephen (13 July 2024). "Every Upcoming Donnie Yen Action Movie". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on 13 July 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "甄子丹新片《誤判》化身宇宙最強執法先鋒 丹爺：不能停止對正義嘅執着" (in Chinese). TOPick. 6 September 2024. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b c 許育民 (6 September 2024). "誤判｜甄子丹打爆港鐵片段曝光 驚見不老男神超爆造型網民唔認得" (in Chinese). HK01. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "楊卓娜借演戲閙爆妹妹楊茜堯" (in Chinese). Wen Wei Po. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Wong, Silva (18 May 2023). "'Ip Man 5' among three Donnie Yen films revealed at Cannes (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ 陳建嘉 (19 May 2023). "結束封殺 范冰冰有望回歸「導火線2」？甄子丹回應" (in Chinese). United Daily News. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "誤判｜甄子丹港鐵激戰片段曝光 張智霖驚喜閃現" (in Chinese). am730. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "子丹預告《誤判》下周開機" (in Chinese). Wen Wei Po. 27 September 2023. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b "東方日報C1：甄子丹擸棍戰刀手 「殺」氣重現" (in Chinese). Oriental Daily News. 15 November 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "名人雜誌丨甄子丹欽點張天賦做打星 拍《誤判》封街大陣仗火爆動作連場" (in Chinese). Sing Tao Daily. 19 November 2023. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "甄子丹讚MC有做動作演員潛質 望他唱歌拍戲雙線發展" (in Chinese). Ming Pao. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (10 March 2024). "Hong Kong's Once Mighty Film Industry Grapples With Changing Market & Political Realities". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b Wong, Silva (14 May 2024). "First look at Donnie Yen in 'The Prosecutor', key sales closed in Europe, Asia (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "甄子丹新戲揭開神秘面紗 海報曝光首演檢察官" (in Chinese). Oriental Daily News. 16 May 2024. Archived from the original on 27 May 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "甄子丹不敢干涉女兒工作" (in Chinese). Macao Daily News. 29 January 2024. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "張智霖做衰人：係比較難啲！" (in Chinese). Oriental Daily News. 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.