Overview
- Simu Liu and Timo Tjahjanto confirmed the director attachment on X, signaling active development of the adaptation.
- Liu remains set to star as undercover cop Wei Shen and to serve as a producer on the project.
- Liu previously said a first draft of the script was completed in October after reports of pre-production earlier in 2025.
- Tjahjanto, known for The Night Comes For Us and Nobody 2, draws comparisons for a stylistic fit with the game’s action-driven tone.
- Coverage notes years of stalled attempts, including Donnie Yen’s efforts, and highlights recent public criticism of studio executives over past drafts.