Marvel Star Simu Liu Says He's Working to Get Sleeping Dogs a Film Adaptation

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 project to the big screen.

The Sleeping Dogs film adaptation, initially announced in 2017 with Donnie Yen attached to star, was quietly shelved a year later. Recently, Yen confirmed the project's cancellation, citing years of effort and investment that ultimately proved fruitless due to the unpredictable nature of Hollywood.

Liu's involvement breathes new life into the possibility of a Sleeping Dogs movie. However, whether he secures the necessary rights or finds a way to move the project forward remains uncertain.

The original Sleeping Dogs video game, released in 2012 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, follows undercover detective Wei Shen as he navigates the treacherous world of Hong Kong's Triad gangs. The game was critically acclaimed, receiving an 8/10 rating from IGN, yet never spawned a sequel. This new attempt at a film adaptation could finally bring the acclaimed story to the big screen.