UPDATE: Chinese actress Dilraba Dilmurat (21 Karat) is reportedly teaming up with legendary Hong Kong filmmaker and comedian Stephen Chow for his upcoming movie Women’s Soccer, sparking excitement around the dual film and television projects tied to the production.
According to Beijing Youth Daily, Dilmurat is expected to make a cameo appearance in the film, which was previously titled Shaolin Women’s Soccer. The cast is said to feature stars like Zhang Xiaofei, Zhang Tianyi, Song Kang-ho, Amy, Zhao Lina, and Li Jiayue, among others.
Despite the buzz, neither Chow, the production company, nor Dilmurat have officially confirmed the news, leaving fans eagerly speculating about the final lineup.
Women’s Soccer is reportedly a sequel to Chow’s iconic 2001 hit Shaolin Soccer, coming 23 years after the original. While Chow has indicated he won’t appear in the sequel, there’s a chance some original cast members could return to reprise their roles.
As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see how he brings his signature blend of action and comedy to this long-awaited project.
SOURCE: Baijiahao
On his 61st birthday today, the legendary Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle) has announced that he will be returning to direct a sequel spin-off to his 2001’s smash hit Shaolin Soccer called Shaolin Women’s Soccer!
This project will be Chow’s first directing gig since 2019’s The New King of Comedy in which he co-directed with Herman Yau. As seen in the Instagram post, a global talent search is underway via email.
Stay tuned as we learn more.
