Marvel Cinematic Universe star Simu Liu has shared an replace concerning the film adaptation of Sleeping Canine, and it appears to be shifting in a constructive route. Liu has been engaged on the venture since first revealing in January 2025 his intent to deliver Sleeping Dogs to the massive display, and his latest replace has given followers new hope for the movie to come back to fruition.
First launched for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in 2012, Sleeping Canine is an open-world motion sport set in Hong Kong that finds undercover police officer Wei Shen combating his manner via town to take out the Triads. Followers have been hoping for an additional sport for years, however a potential Sleeping Dogs sequel was canceled by Square Enix. When Liu teased that he wished to create a film adaptation, followers of the sequence grew to become looking forward to the venture to maneuver ahead with a giant identify on board.
Simu Liu Teases Sleeping Canine Script Draft
Simu Liu took to his Twitter account on October 18 to share some excellent news: the script draft for Sleeping Canine has been accomplished. Followers rejoiced in his feedback, with lots of them sharing animations of their favourite scenes or combat sequences from the sport. One Twitter consumer requested how issues labored out with Sq. Enix, and Liu revealed that the studio has been nice. Liu says the largest hurdle has been getting the film studios to grasp the significance of the IP, however believes the venture is shifting in the best route.
When Liu initially introduced that Sleeping Canine could be delivered to theaters, it appeared that it was nonetheless at floor stage with talks of rights to the IP nonetheless on the desk. However Sleeping Dogs may have already been in development by the point Liu acknowledged his intent. Stories state that leisure firm Story Kitchen could be main the venture, and that Liu himself could be enjoying the function of Wei Shen.
This isn’t the primary go-around for a Sleeping Canine film. In 2017, actor, filmmaker, and martial artist Donnie Yen introduced his film adaptation of the sport and meant to star as protagonist Shen. Sadly, Yen introduced in early January 2025 that his Sleeping Dogs movie project was officially canceled. It was just some weeks later that Liu had introduced his intent to deliver the sport to the massive display.
Online game to film and tv diversifications have been rising through the years, with exhibits like The Last of Us releasing earlier this year and Fallout Season 2 being revealed at Gamescom in August. Different films like Tremendous Mario Bros. and Minecraft have been in style for adults and youngsters alike. Whereas Sleeping Canine could also be an older title that some informal gaming and film followers could not acknowledge, having a Liu on the helm may deliver life to this cult-classic sport.
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August 14, 2012
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ resulting from Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Content material, Sturdy Language, Use of Medication
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United Entrance Video games
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Havok
