Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Wants to Develop Sleeping Dogs Sequel and Movie
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Not all games achieve massive commercial success, but some develop a loyal fanbase that refuses to forget them. Sleeping Dogs, the 2012 open-world action game developed by now-defunct United Front Games and published by Square Enix, is one of them. While a sequel has seemed unlikely for years, there is now fresh hope—not just for a new game, but also for a Sleeping Dogs movie with a popular Hollywood actor involved.
A Sleeping Dogs movie was first announced in 2017, with famous Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen set to play the main character. Some pictures from the production were even shared, but Yen recently confirmed in a statement to Polygon that the movie was canceled after years of delays.
Simu Liu Is Working to Bring Sleeping Dogs to the Big Screen
Now, Simu Liu has shown interest in the project, saying that he is working with the rights holders to bring Sleeping Dogs to the big screen. When a fan asked him about it on X (formerly Twitter), Liu confirmed that he is trying to make the movie happen.
Although the project has not yet received an official greenlight, Liu has been clear about his strong desire to get it approved. He admitted that convincing movie executives who don’t know the game has been tough, but he stays hopeful because of the huge support from Sleeping Dogs fans.
He said, “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! First a movie, then a sequel game for everyone… that’s always been the dream.”
While the focus is currently on the movie, Liu has also made it clear that his ultimate goal is to revive the franchise, starting with the film and hopefully leading to a Sleeping Dogs sequel game.
For now, fans can only wait to see if Liu’s dream comes true. Will Sleeping Dogs finally get its long-awaited sequel and movie? Only time will tell.
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