Seven Sages (2030) 七圣
Director: Ma Chucheng
Screenwriter: Herman Yau / Xu Jingxin
Genre: Fantasy
Country/Region of Production: Mainland China
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Date: 2030 (tbtc)
Also known as: Return of the Monkey King / 猴王归来
Adaptation: Prequel
Summary:
The mythological film “Seven Sages” held its first press conference. The film was directed by Ma Chucheng and starred by Huang Minghao, Andy Lau, Zhong Chuxi and others. It is reported that Andy Lau plays the Monkey King Sun Wukong in the film, and Huang Minghao plays Nezha in the film. At the same time, Andy Lau will also serve as the producer of the film.
The “Seven Saints” are seven sworn brothers in Chinese mythology. This mythological group is also mentioned in “Journey to the West”. The seven saints are: Bull Demon King (Great Sage of Pingtian), Jiao Demon King (Great Sage of Fuhai), Peng Demon King (Great Sage of Mixing Heaven), Lion Camel King (Great Sage of Moving Mountains), Macaque King (Great Sage of Ventilation), Yu Ape King (Great Sage of Driving Gods), and Monkey King (Great Sage of Equaling Heaven). In “Journey to the West”, only Bull Demon King and Monkey King Sun Wukong appeared. This time, it may focus on the story of their seven sworn brothers. The film started shooting in May this year. This is also the first time that Andy Lau plays the role of Sun Wukong.
