Sleeping Dogs film adaptation: Simu Liu confirms progress

In short

• Simu Liu confirms that the Sleeping Dogs film adaptation has a “real chance,” with talks with Square Enix making progress.
• Timo Tjahjanto has been attached as director, while Liu himself will play Wei Shen and also serve as producer.
• The earlier Donnie Yen version has been cancelled, clearing the way for Liu’s vision of the project.

GAME-scanner analysis

Simu Liu’s recent comments about the Sleeping Dogs film adaptation are promising for fans of the original game. Liu, known for his role in Marvel’s Shang-Chi, has made his passion for the project clear and stressed that a director and production company are now involved. That suggests the movie is no longer stuck in the concept stage and is actually starting to take shape. The choice of Timo Tjahjanto as director is also interesting, given his experience with action and thriller films, which fits Sleeping Dogs’ tone well.

What does this mean for players?

For gamers and fans of the Sleeping Dogs franchise, this news means there is finally movement on the long-awaited film adaptation. The movie could potentially introduce a new generation of fans to the series and renew interest in the original game. It could also lead to a remaster or sequel, giving the franchise a fresh boost.

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