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

Simu Liu, the Marvel star, is spearheading efforts to resurrect the cancelled Sleeping Dogs film adaptation. Newsweek reports Liu's response to a fan on X/Twitter, confirming he's actively working with rights holders to bring the project to the big screen.

Initially announced in 2017 with Donnie Yen attached to star, the film vanished a year later. Yen recently confirmed its 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 reignites hope for the Hong Kong-set action franchise. However, securing the rights and successfully launching the film remains uncertain.

The original Sleeping Dogs video game, released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, follows Detective Wei Shen's undercover operation within Hong Kong's Triad gangs. Critically acclaimed (earning an 8/10 from IGN), the game surprisingly lacked sequels. Liu's involvement could change that, potentially bringing this beloved game to the silver screen.