Marvel Icon Simu Liu Champions 'Sleeping Dogs' Movie

Simu Liu, the star of Marvel's Shang-Chi, is reportedly attempting to revive the cancelled Sleeping Dogs film adaptation. Newsweek reports Liu responded to a fan on X/Twitter, stating he's actively working with rights holders to bring the game to the big screen.

The project, initially announced in 2017 with Donnie Yen attached to star, was quietly shelved a year later. Yen recently confirmed the cancellation, citing years of invested time, effort, and personal funds, only to see the project ultimately fail due to the unpredictable nature of Hollywood.

Liu's intervention offers a surprising resurgence of hope for fans. The success of his involvement, however, remains uncertain. The original Sleeping Dogs video game, released in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, follows Detective Wei Shen as he undertakes an undercover operation within a Hong Kong Triad. The critically acclaimed title (earning an 8/10 from IGN) surprisingly never received a sequel. Whether Liu can secure the rights and successfully launch the film adaptation remains to be seen.