In a surprising and exciting announcement, esteemed Hong Kong filmmaker and comedian Stephen Chow has recently confirmed the production of a sequel to his classic hit, ‘Shaolin Soccer.’ The new film, promisingly titled ‘Shaolin Women’s Soccer,’ was announced on Chow’s 61st birthday and is already creating a buzz in the global cinema world.
Chow, who has endeared audiences with his unique blend of comedy and drama over the years, made this announcement via a video on his Instagram account. In the background, fans could distinctly hear the opening theme from the original ‘Shaolin Soccer,’ stirring up nostalgic memories of the film that debuted 22 years ago.
The announcement came with a novel surprise. In his ever charming and humorous way, Chow disclosed a global talent search, calling upon women from every corner of the world to participate in the new film’s production. As he quipped in his Instagram post, “Here’s my birthday wish. To spend a good time with so many pretty girls (young, beautiful, smart, curvy, ATHLETIC). All countries are welcomed. The more the better!”
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He provided an email address for aspiring actresses to submit their details, including recent photos and a brief profile. However, he humorously warned against Photoshopped images, joking that they “will be condemned by us and by the United Nations.”
This announcement marks Chow’s first project since his successful 2019 film, ‘The New King of Comedy.’ The post announcing ‘Shaolin Women’s Soccer’ has already garnered substantial attention, with over 80,000 likes and more than 4,000 comments within a short span.
Even Hong Kong Cantopop star Edison Chen showed interest, adding a playful note in the comment section by asking if he could be one of the girls in the production.
The original ‘Shaolin Soccer,’ released in 2001, has been a remarkable success in the film industry, bagging numerous awards including the 2002 Golden Horse Awards for Best Director and Best Actor. Additionally, it collected over US$40 million in worldwide box office revenue. As fans eagerly await ‘Shaolin Women’s Soccer,’ Chow’s latest venture is shaping up to be another classic in the making.
This article is based on news provided by the Malaymail website.
