The Kuala Lumpur Railway Station became an international movie set last Saturday (Aug 15) as Hong Kong actor Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Taiwanese star Ethan Juan filmed scenes for a new movie.
In photos shared with the media, Cheung could be seen sporting long hair and a white suit covered in blood stains.
In another photo, the 61-year-old was seen having a heated exchange with Juan, 43, who wore a dark blue floral shirt paired with a mullet hairstyle.
It's reported that the two actors are in town to film the upcoming movie with the working title Saving Brother Ryan, directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Ching Po.
According to China Press, the film is a martial arts gangster movie.
The production team began setting up outside the railway station in the evening, with large amounts of equipment brought in. A water truck was also deployed for the shoot, while around 50 to 60 crew members were reportedly involved.
The large-scale production attracted the attention of passers-by, who stopped to watch the filming.
Juan was said to have arrived first and was seen walking around the location while checking his marks and the camera positions.
Cheung later appeared in his blood-stained white suit, black trousers and long hair. He was also accompanied by several “underlings” for the scene, adding to his intimidating appearance.
The two actors then filmed an intense confrontation, with multiple takes required as director Wong worked closely with them on their performances and movements.
Filming reportedly continued for several hours and well into the night, with both actors remaining focused throughout the shoot.
Taiwanese actress Vivian Sung also arrived at the filming location later that evening, sporting a punk-inspired look. She was joined by Taiwanese actor Troy Liu.
Sung and Liu have previously worked together on a Malaysia-Taiwan co-production, which also brought them to Malaysia for filming.
Meanwhile, this marks the third time Cheung and Juan have worked together. In their previous projects, the actors played characters on opposing sides, and their latest outing appears to, once again, put them at odds.
For director Wong, he is working with Juan for the third time and the first time working with Cheung.
Saving Brother Ryan also stars Taiwanese actors Joseph Chang and Alyssa Chia, who were spotted filming around Kuala Lumpur on Aug 3.
The pair were seen filming scenes outside a bar and at a nearby mamak stall, including an action sequence that drew attention from the public. Local authorities were also present to assist with traffic control.
With an impressive ensemble and a large-scale production spanning various locations across Malaysia, the film is already generating interest ahead of its release.
