We first heard about this Yuen Woo-ping (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny) project back in 2012, but apparently, there’s no sign of its lingering coming to a full stop any time soon. Thanks to AFS, a new preliminary banner poster has made its way online (see above).
Here’s what we know about Vigilantes so far: Yuen will direct and choreograph this English language, Chinese/Canadian produced trilogy. The first film in the series is titled Vigilantes: The Lost Order, which is billed as ‘The Matrix meets Wall Street.’ Now give your brain a moment to recover from imagining that crossover.
Vigilantes: The Lost Order follows a young female assassin who sets out to hunt down the villains that destroyed her family and along the way uncovers a global financial conspiracy ruling the world.
The crucial role of Vigilantes’ leading lady, or any other cast members, has yet to be announced. Considering Yuen seemingly has his hands full with Miracle Fighters, Hand Over Fist and Eight & a Half, we’re guessing the wheels will be in motion in 2018.
Until then, here’s the classic Trailer for Yuen’s 1980 classic, The Buddhist Fist:
The artwork has actually been around since 2011 or so. Frankly I don’t even think YWP will direct it as busy as he’s been keeping himself.
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