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Production Wraps on Chinese-Language 'Night Manager' Led by Eddie Peng and Sean Lau

Directed by Kelvin KinLong Chan, the pan-Asian reimagining is slated for a late 2026 Youku premiere.

Overview

  • The 12-episode series relocates John le Carré’s thriller across Asia, filming in Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi and Phuket.
  • Eddie Peng stars as Jonathan Chan opposite Sean Lau as Richard Kwok, joined by Isabella Leong as Jed Cheung and Carman Lee as investigator Angela Fok.
  • Kelvin KinLong Chan directs from scripts by Cheung Feifan and He Liangyu, shaping a Chinese-language espionage drama for regional audiences.
  • The Ink Factory and 127 Wall co-produce with Character 7 and Demarest, with estate oversight from executive producer Clare Cornwell.
  • Youku describes the project as a step toward globally recognized production standards as it builds internationally focused originals.