“Blades of the Guardian” Comic Book
Legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (In the Line of Duty 4, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon II) will be directing Wu Jing (Wolf Warrior 2) and Nicolas Tse (Customs Frontline) in Blades of the Guardians, a live-action adaptation of the Chinese comic book of the same name.
Additionally, Tony Leung Ka-fai (Hidden Blade) and Kara Hui (Sakra) are attached to the film. Also, there are some rumors – circulating across every media source – that Jet Li (League of Gods) will also have a role. If this is a fact, Blades of the Guardians will mark Li’s first appearance since 2020’s Mulan.
The story is set in 607 AD and people are living under the rule of the evil Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty. An extremely skilled armed escort traverses the desert of the Western Regions. While pursued by the imperial court, he takes on an escort mission with the destination of Chang’an, the capital. Mistaking it for a simple escort mission, unexpected dangers surface and a shocking conspiracy is revealed (via MAAC).
Production for Blades of the Guardians is set to begin mid 2025. We’ll keep you posted on this project as we learn more. Until then, here’s a look back at Yuen Woo-ping’s 2018 film, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy:
You mean wolf warrior 3? Wolf warrior 1 and 2 were directed by Wu Jing.
Hey Kevin =) Not sure exactly what you mean. I state that Yuen Woo Ping is directing BOTG. Wu Jing is only starring. But maybe I’m missing something?