There’s been an awakening in the ‘Young and Dangerous’ saga

“Young and Dangerous” Chinese Theatrical Poster

Back before Infernal Affairs became a global success and spawned an award-winning Hollywood remake, the Young and Dangerous series was arguably the most popular franchise to come out of post-1997 handover Hong Kong. Based on the popular comic book series Teddy Boy, the movies followed the exploits of several young Triad members and were frequently criticized for glamorizing the gangster lifestyle.

But box office does the talking and Young and Dangerous raked in the dough, launching actors like Ekin Cheng and Jordon Chan to stardom. The series saw four sequels between 1996 and 2000, not to mention a spin-off franchise with Francis Ng and a 1998 prequel starring then-up-and-comers like Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu, and Shu Qi.

In 2013, producer Wong Jing resurrected the franchise in the form of Young and Dangerous: Reloaded, which was directed by Daniel Yee Heng Chan and starred Law Chung Him, Oscar Leung, Lam Chi-Sing, Paul Huang and Sammy Sum.

Now, Malaysian producer Jack Lee (When Geek Meets Serial Killer) has plans to bring the series to life once again. According to HKSAR, the new movie, which will take place in 2015, will be a continuation of the saga, not a remake. “I am not only happy, but also a little troubled, because too many friends want to invest. Now the investment has exceeded quota. No matter what the key is to make the script good before the next step of casting and other tasks,” said Lee.

So far, the only cast members attached to film are JC Chee (When Geek Meets Serial Killer) and Emily Kong Ching Ling. The comic book’s creator, Ngau Lo, has been approached to direct the project. Production on the new Young and Dangerous is expected to begin at the end of the year. Stay tuned!