Simu Liu Pursues Sleeping Dogs Movie Adaptation and Hopes for Game Sequel

The Marvel star is actively working with rights holders to revive the cult classic as a film, with aspirations for a long-awaited game sequel.

Simu Liu has confirmed efforts to bring a Sleeping Dogs movie adaptation to life, working directly with the rights holders of the 2012 video game.
The actor envisions a two-step revival: first a film adaptation, followed by a sequel to the original game, which was canceled due to underwhelming sales despite its cult following.
Donnie Yen, previously attached to a now-canceled Sleeping Dogs film, expressed passion for the project but faced years of setbacks before it was scrapped.
Liu has acknowledged challenges in pitching the film to executives unfamiliar with the game, but remains committed to realizing his vision for the franchise.
If successful, Liu plans to involve Donnie Yen and Will Yun Lee, the original voice of Wei Shen, in the project while leaving the game role of Wei Shen to Lee.