“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” Theatrical Poster
A Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon series is in the works from Sony Pictures Television. The studio has hitched writer-producer Jason Ning (co-executive producer for the upcoming Silk: Spider Society) to develop the TV series adaptation of the action-packed box office smash from two-time Best Director Academy Award winner Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain).
The original was set against 19th-century China’s breathtaking landscape and followed two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) who are put to the challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting talents and her deeply romantic past. As each warrior battles for justice, they come face to face with their worst enemy – and the inescapable, enduring power of love.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was noted for its stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Woo-ping (The Matrix), who went on to direct its 2016 sequel, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny.
Sony recently regained the rights to the property through the first-look deal it had with Vertigo. Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo as well as with Johnny Levin are attached as executive producers on the potential Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon series alongside Ning (via Deadline).
We’ll keep you updated on news regarding this project as more news arrives!
I wonder if they’ll adapt the sequel as well? 😛
My guess would be that they’re going to try to do the whole thing.
I actually really liked the sequel. I know thats not a popular opinion but its a fun film & Donnie Yen has some fantastic fight scenes. It just has a different feel from the original which I didn’t think was a bad thing.
Golden Globe winner Michelle Yeoh. 🙂
Looks like the movie is getting a 4ktheatrical re-release next month. https://collider.com/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-theatrical-rerelease-date/