Penang ‘the chosen one’ as a venue for filming of new Malaysia-Singapore movie

Movie director Lim (right, in pink head scarf) watching as the actors rehearse a scene during shooting at the Tua Pek Kong Temple in King Street, George Town. - Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

PENANG’S rich heritage and well-preserved architectural structures are the backdrop of a Malaysia-Singapore joint venture rom-com/supernatural movie titled The Chosen One.

Executive producer Haris Sulong, 59, from Current Pictures, said shooting took place in the inner city of George Town, Love Lane and Batu Ferringhi.