Kung Fu Cinema recently published an article about the upcoming film "Coweb" which will mark action director/stuntman Xiong Xin-xin's directorial debut. According to Xiong, the film's leading lady, newcomer Jiang Lu-xia, is doing what virtually no other female stunt actress has done before, performing all her own stunts.
"Coweb" marks a new chapter in Xiong’s career as he steps into the director’s role determined to bring back the authentic fighting action that he had once helped create in Hong Kong action films. It is a desire shared by many of the Hong Kong stuntmen and choreographers of his generation and Xiong is in the unique position of making it a reality in an era when audiences have begun looking elsewhere for impressive Asian action. Xiong is certainly in the fighting spirit when comparing his efforts to what Thailand action filmmakers have produced most recently.
“I saw "Chocolate" while we were still shooting and there is nothing to compare. It’s only because they are both action girls,” said Xiong in reference to Prachya Pinkaew’s new martial arts actioner starring female newcomer JeeJa Yanin. “In Chocolate you see a lot of double[s] and it’s always only one kick. It won’t be like that in mine!”
“I saw "Chocolate" while we were still shooting and there is nothing to compare. It’s only because they are both action girls,” said Xiong in reference to Prachya Pinkaew’s new martial arts actioner starring female newcomer JeeJa Yanin. “In Chocolate you see a lot of double[s] and it’s always only one kick. It won’t be like that in mine!”
"Coweb" stars Jiang Lu-xia, Sam Lee, Kane Kosugi, and Eddie Cheung. Based off a screenplay by Chan Wing-sun, it’s produced by Joe Ma and Chan Shu-chi.
Source: Kung Fu Cinema
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