Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh on Tuesday weighed in on Netflix’s decision not to proceed with a second season of The Brothers Sun with an emotional Instagram post.
“Heartbroken… and finding it so hard to understand why… however, I am so very proud of My Brothers Sun family and what we presented to the world,” she wrote next to photos with her co-stars, adding, “Heads held high.”
The Brothers Sun, created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, launched Jan. 4 to critical praise, with reviewers hailing Yeoh’s standout performance. While it did not attract a large audience, the series developed a devoted following.
Yeoh starred alongside Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee and Highdee Kuan.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Chien also praised his co-stars.
“TBS Family forever,” he wrote. “I gave everything I had to this show.”
Described as a dark comedic drama and family soap, The Brothers Sun...
“Heartbroken… and finding it so hard to understand why… however, I am so very proud of My Brothers Sun family and what we presented to the world,” she wrote next to photos with her co-stars, adding, “Heads held high.”
The Brothers Sun, created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, launched Jan. 4 to critical praise, with reviewers hailing Yeoh’s standout performance. While it did not attract a large audience, the series developed a devoted following.
Yeoh starred alongside Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee and Highdee Kuan.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, Chien also praised his co-stars.
“TBS Family forever,” he wrote. “I gave everything I had to this show.”
Described as a dark comedic drama and family soap, The Brothers Sun...
- 3/6/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Brothers Sun will not be returning for a second season. Netflix has cancelled the action comedy-drama series after its eight-episode first season. The episodes were released on January 4th.
Starring Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, and Highdee Kuan, the series follows Bruce Sun (Song Li) as his life is turned upside down when his older brother, Charles Sun (Chien), travels to Los Angeles to protect his family after the death of their father. Bruce learns that his father had been a crime boss in Taipei and his brother is a hardened criminal.
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Starring Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, and Highdee Kuan, the series follows Bruce Sun (Song Li) as his life is turned upside down when his older brother, Charles Sun (Chien), travels to Los Angeles to protect his family after the death of their father. Bruce learns that his father had been a crime boss in Taipei and his brother is a hardened criminal.
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- 3/3/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Netflix has officially axed Michelle Yeoh’s crime drama The Brothers Sun after airing for one season. The streaming platform explained that the viewership ratings was not enough to grant another installment despite stellar reviews.
Justin Chien, Michelle Yeoh, and Sam Song Li in The Brothers Sun
The series also dominated Netflix’s Top 10 list for five weeks, ranking No. 2 for the English-language category. The show’s cancelation has got fans questioning the platform’s motivation for axing a well-executed project.
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Michelle Yeoh’s The Brothers Sun Season 2 Officially Axed By Netflix
The Brothers Sun featured Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, and Highdee Kuan in an eight-episode show that was released on January 4. As per Deadline, it received critical praise, especially for Oscar winner Yeoh’s groundbreaking performance.
Justin Chien, Michelle Yeoh, and Sam Song Li in The Brothers Sun
The series also dominated Netflix’s Top 10 list for five weeks, ranking No. 2 for the English-language category. The show’s cancelation has got fans questioning the platform’s motivation for axing a well-executed project.
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Michelle Yeoh’s The Brothers Sun Season 2 Officially Axed By Netflix
The Brothers Sun featured Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, and Highdee Kuan in an eight-episode show that was released on January 4. As per Deadline, it received critical praise, especially for Oscar winner Yeoh’s groundbreaking performance.
- 3/3/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Brothers Sun star Justin Chien has spoken out following Netflix’s decision not to proceed with a second season of the action comedy-drama.
In an Instagram story, Chien reposted Deadline’s story that broke the news of the cancellation and reactions from the series’ casting director Jenny Jue and Kode Abdo, along with his own message to fans.
Noting that he would “take some time to digest the news,” Chien thanked fans of The Brothers Sun “from the bottom of my heart for your love and support for the show.”
“Thank you for riding with us on this labor of love,” he also wrote. “Your love made all of our collective work, sacrifices, and heartache, worth it.”
Chien went on to thank “Netflix for giving our story a platform and giving me the opportunity to play a dream role” and acknowledge the series’ creators and crew “for giving their blood,...
In an Instagram story, Chien reposted Deadline’s story that broke the news of the cancellation and reactions from the series’ casting director Jenny Jue and Kode Abdo, along with his own message to fans.
Noting that he would “take some time to digest the news,” Chien thanked fans of The Brothers Sun “from the bottom of my heart for your love and support for the show.”
“Thank you for riding with us on this labor of love,” he also wrote. “Your love made all of our collective work, sacrifices, and heartache, worth it.”
Chien went on to thank “Netflix for giving our story a platform and giving me the opportunity to play a dream role” and acknowledge the series’ creators and crew “for giving their blood,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The highly acclaimed and star-studded television series The Brothers Sun will not be returning to Netflix for a second season. The announcement of the show’s cancellation comes nearly two months after its premiere on January 4. The eight-episode first season, which was created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, starred Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, and Highdee Kuan. This American action dramedy series centered around Taiwanese organized crime in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley. Chein plays Charles Sun, a Taipei gangster who must travel to L.A. to protect his mother (Yeoh) and his unaware younger brother (Li) after his father is shot. Even though the Everything Everywhere All at Once actor received praise for her role in the series, and the series did spend a couple weeks in the top 10 of Netflix’s English speaking series, The Brothers Sun did not land a strong enough audience,...
- 3/2/2024
- TV Insider
Netflix has brought the curtain down on the Michelle Yeoh crime drama “The Brothers Sun” after one season.
The actioner revolving around Taiwanese organized crime and set in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley bowed Jan. 4 on Netflix’s global platform. The series was created and executive produced by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
In addition to Oscar-winner Yeoh, “Brothers Sun” also starred Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan and Joon Lee. News of the cancellation was first reported by Deadline.
The series had an eight-episode run. Chein played a Taiwanese mobster who heads to Los Angeles area to protect his estranged mother after his father is assassinated in Taipei. Yeoh, who won the best actress Oscar last year for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” received strong reviews for her work in the series.
Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu called Yeoh “cutthroat and commanding” and declared the series to be “a thrilling,...
The actioner revolving around Taiwanese organized crime and set in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley bowed Jan. 4 on Netflix’s global platform. The series was created and executive produced by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
In addition to Oscar-winner Yeoh, “Brothers Sun” also starred Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan and Joon Lee. News of the cancellation was first reported by Deadline.
The series had an eight-episode run. Chein played a Taiwanese mobster who heads to Los Angeles area to protect his estranged mother after his father is assassinated in Taipei. Yeoh, who won the best actress Oscar last year for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” received strong reviews for her work in the series.
Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu called Yeoh “cutthroat and commanding” and declared the series to be “a thrilling,...
- 3/2/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
The Brothers Sun, starring Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien and Sam Song Li, will not be returning for a second season on Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter learned Friday.
While the reason for the cancellation wasn’t immediately known, the news comes months after the eight-episode first season of the action-comedy-drama premiered on Jan. 4. The show was created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, and also included Joon Lee, Highdee Kuan, Alice Hewkin, Jenny Yang, Rodney To and Madison Hu in the cast.
Brothers Sun followed Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who has settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, he must move to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen ‘Mama’ Sun (Yeoh), and younger brother, Bruce Sun (Li).
While it had a solid opening on Nielsen’s streaming charts, the series took a notable leap forward in its second week,...
While the reason for the cancellation wasn’t immediately known, the news comes months after the eight-episode first season of the action-comedy-drama premiered on Jan. 4. The show was created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, and also included Joon Lee, Highdee Kuan, Alice Hewkin, Jenny Yang, Rodney To and Madison Hu in the cast.
Brothers Sun followed Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who has settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, he must move to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen ‘Mama’ Sun (Yeoh), and younger brother, Bruce Sun (Li).
While it had a solid opening on Nielsen’s streaming charts, the series took a notable leap forward in its second week,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Netflix will not be proceeding with a second season of The Brothers Sun, the action comedy-drama from Glee and American Horror Story co-creator Brad Falchuk and newcomer Byron Wu.
The news comes almost two months after the eight-episode first season of the series starring Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee and Highdee Kuan was released on January 4.
The Brothers Sun launched to critical praise, with reviewers hailing Oscar winner Yeoh’s standout performance. The show spent five weeks in the Netflix Top 10 for English-language series, peaking at No. 2, but it couldn’t find a large audience. Its performance was modest by Netflix standards, with its number of weekly views staying below 7 million and slipping under 2 million for its last two weeks in the Top 10.
Described as a dark comedic drama and family soap, The Brothers Sun follows a Taipei gangster, Charles Sun (Chien), who’s settled...
The news comes almost two months after the eight-episode first season of the series starring Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee and Highdee Kuan was released on January 4.
The Brothers Sun launched to critical praise, with reviewers hailing Oscar winner Yeoh’s standout performance. The show spent five weeks in the Netflix Top 10 for English-language series, peaking at No. 2, but it couldn’t find a large audience. Its performance was modest by Netflix standards, with its number of weekly views staying below 7 million and slipping under 2 million for its last two weeks in the Top 10.
Described as a dark comedic drama and family soap, The Brothers Sun follows a Taipei gangster, Charles Sun (Chien), who’s settled...
- 3/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
If there is something positive about the existence of streaming platforms in recent times, it's the explosion of quality television series that we haven't experienced for several decades. There is something for everyone, even for TV sceptics who are not easily convinced to step out of the cinema or from what they concern as a serious screening content. Almost four years ago, during the Mastercard event at the Venice Film Festival, Brian de Palma confessed that he was hooked to the comedy-drama series “Dead To Me” starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, admitting that he was watching television more than ever before due to a big improvement in quality of productions. Liz Feldman wasn't in the audience, but I was, glad to hear that such a legend and I are sharing the same passion for the show.
“The Brothers Sun” had me at “Michelle Yeoh”. I wasn't interested in reading the synopsis,...
“The Brothers Sun” had me at “Michelle Yeoh”. I wasn't interested in reading the synopsis,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Marina D. Richter
- AsianMoviePulse
From growing up in the Netherlands to having her own fashion line, Highdee Kuan had an interesting background before joining Netflix's The Brothers Sun.
Highdee Kuan brings Alexis Kong to life in the new action series. Kong is Charles Sun's childhood friend and an assistant district attorney in Los Angeles who gets entangled in the triad war involving the Sun family.
5 Things to Know About Highdee Kuan Read full article on The Direct.
Highdee Kuan brings Alexis Kong to life in the new action series. Kong is Charles Sun's childhood friend and an assistant district attorney in Los Angeles who gets entangled in the triad war involving the Sun family.
5 Things to Know About Highdee Kuan Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/9/2024
- by Aeron Mer Eclarinal
- The Direct
Review of “The Brothers Sun” on Netflix: Martial Arts Family Comedy with Stellar Performances and Mixed Genres(Photo Credit –IMDb)
The Brothers Sun Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, Highdee Kuan
Creator: Brad Falchuk, Amy Wang, Byron Wu
Director: Kevin Tancharoen
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English
Runtime: 47–69 minutes (Each Episode)
Review of “The Brothers Sun” on Netflix: Martial Arts Family Comedy with Stellar Performances and Mixed Genres(Photo Credit –IMDb) The Brothers Sun Review: What’s It About:
“The Brothers Sun,” a Netflix debut, combines martial arts and family dramedy as Charles Sun, son of Taiwan’s top crime lord, is tasked with protecting his family in LA from a broader offensive. The narrative unfolds through gangster affairs and daily life, filled with humor and unexpected twists.
The Brothers Sun Review: Script Analysis:
Crafted by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, “The Brothers Sun...
The Brothers Sun Review: Star Rating:
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, Highdee Kuan
Creator: Brad Falchuk, Amy Wang, Byron Wu
Director: Kevin Tancharoen
Streaming On: Netflix
Language: English
Runtime: 47–69 minutes (Each Episode)
Review of “The Brothers Sun” on Netflix: Martial Arts Family Comedy with Stellar Performances and Mixed Genres(Photo Credit –IMDb) The Brothers Sun Review: What’s It About:
“The Brothers Sun,” a Netflix debut, combines martial arts and family dramedy as Charles Sun, son of Taiwan’s top crime lord, is tasked with protecting his family in LA from a broader offensive. The narrative unfolds through gangster affairs and daily life, filled with humor and unexpected twists.
The Brothers Sun Review: Script Analysis:
Crafted by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, “The Brothers Sun...
- 1/9/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
If you wanted more of Michelle Yeoh after Everything Everywhere All At Once, you will find Netflix’s new action comedy series The Brothers Sun quite entertaining. Created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, The Brothers Sun revolves around one of the most powerful Taiwanese Triad families, when there is an assassination attempt on the head of the family the eldest son travels to America to protect his mother and his younger brother, who doesn’t know anything about the family business. The Brothers Sun also stars Justin Chen and Sam Li in the lead roles with Highdee Kuan, Alice Hewkin, and Madison Hu starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the action comedy series here are similar shows you might want to check out next.
Bloodhounds (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Bloodhounds and The Brother Sun have very different stories and character types but because of the similarities in their...
Bloodhounds (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Bloodhounds and The Brother Sun have very different stories and character types but because of the similarities in their...
- 1/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
W Magazine is kicking off Golden Globes weekend with a star-studded party!
Editor-in-Chief Sara Moonves and Editor-at-Large Lynn Hirschberg hosted their annual Best Performances Party in celebration of the magazine’s “Best Performances Issue” on Friday night (January 5) at Chateau Marmount in Los Angeles.
Best Performance cover stars Margot Robbie, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nicolas Cage, and Colman Domingo, were all in attendance along featured stars Taraji P. Henson, Julia Garner, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, and Franz Rogowski.
Throughout the night, guests sipped on Casamigos Tequila cocktails and danced to a set by DJ Ross One. The evening was presented by legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
Keep reading to find out more…
Keep scrolling to see all the stars that attended the party…
Abby Elliott
Addison Rae
Andrew Scott
Aurora James
Ayo Edebiri, Molly Gordon, & Rachel Sennott
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry Keoghan is wearing an outfit by Stella McCartney with a Vacheron Constantin watch.
Editor-in-Chief Sara Moonves and Editor-at-Large Lynn Hirschberg hosted their annual Best Performances Party in celebration of the magazine’s “Best Performances Issue” on Friday night (January 5) at Chateau Marmount in Los Angeles.
Best Performance cover stars Margot Robbie, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nicolas Cage, and Colman Domingo, were all in attendance along featured stars Taraji P. Henson, Julia Garner, Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, and Franz Rogowski.
Throughout the night, guests sipped on Casamigos Tequila cocktails and danced to a set by DJ Ross One. The evening was presented by legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
Keep reading to find out more…
Keep scrolling to see all the stars that attended the party…
Abby Elliott
Addison Rae
Andrew Scott
Aurora James
Ayo Edebiri, Molly Gordon, & Rachel Sennott
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry Keoghan is wearing an outfit by Stella McCartney with a Vacheron Constantin watch.
- 1/6/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including the Palm Springs Film Awards and events for The Brothers Sun and Night Swim.
Night Swim premiere
Stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon joined producers Jason Blum and James Wan at the Los Angeles premiere of their Universal horror film on Wednesday.
Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Bryce McGuire, Gavin Warren and Wyatt Russell James Wan and Jason Blum
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Christopher Nolan, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday.
Benny Safdie, Christopher Nolan, Dane DeHaan, David Krumholtz and Hoyte van Hoytema Samy Burch, Todd Haynes and Charles Melton
Killers of the Flower Moon luncheon
Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone attended a lunch event...
Night Swim premiere
Stars Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon joined producers Jason Blum and James Wan at the Los Angeles premiere of their Universal horror film on Wednesday.
Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Bryce McGuire, Gavin Warren and Wyatt Russell James Wan and Jason Blum
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Killers of the Flower Moon, Past Lives, Christopher Nolan, Lily Gladstone, Charles Melton and Da’Vine Joy Randolph were among the honorees at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Wednesday.
Benny Safdie, Christopher Nolan, Dane DeHaan, David Krumholtz and Hoyte van Hoytema Samy Burch, Todd Haynes and Charles Melton
Killers of the Flower Moon luncheon
Martin Scorsese and Lily Gladstone attended a lunch event...
- 1/5/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Yeoh is stepping out for the premiere of her new Netflix series!
The 61-year-old Oscar-winning actress hit the red carpet at the premiere of The Brothers Sun on Thursday (January 4) held at the Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Sam Song Li, Justin Chien, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee.
Gwyneth Paltrow also attended the premiere to support husband Brad Falchuk, who co-created the new series with Byron Wu.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the show’s synopsis: “When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.”
The Brothers Sun is available for streaming on Netflix now. Watch the trailer here!
Fyi: Michelle is wearing an outfit by Balenciaga. Gwyneth is wearing a Cong Tri dress with Paris Texas shoes.
Click through the gallery for 20+ pictures...
The 61-year-old Oscar-winning actress hit the red carpet at the premiere of The Brothers Sun on Thursday (January 4) held at the Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Sam Song Li, Justin Chien, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee.
Gwyneth Paltrow also attended the premiere to support husband Brad Falchuk, who co-created the new series with Byron Wu.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the show’s synopsis: “When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.”
The Brothers Sun is available for streaming on Netflix now. Watch the trailer here!
Fyi: Michelle is wearing an outfit by Balenciaga. Gwyneth is wearing a Cong Tri dress with Paris Texas shoes.
Click through the gallery for 20+ pictures...
- 1/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Plot: When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen, and his naive younger brother, Bruce — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all.
Review: The range of international projects on Netflix is pretty impressive. With a focus on Korean dramas, Netflix has a dearth of series from India, China, and beyond. From comedy to action, horror, and more, Netflix exclusives have been big hits for the streaming platform for years. Blending the genre hits from overseas with a Western approach,...
Review: The range of international projects on Netflix is pretty impressive. With a focus on Korean dramas, Netflix has a dearth of series from India, China, and beyond. From comedy to action, horror, and more, Netflix exclusives have been big hits for the streaming platform for years. Blending the genre hits from overseas with a Western approach,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Happy New Year! There isn’t a better way to start the New Year than binging on dozens of brand-new movies and TV shows that were just added to the Netflix UK library.
First of all, here are the week’s top highlights:
Fool Me Once (Limited Series) N
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Cast: Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley, Emmett J Scanlan
Michelle Keagen marks her Netflix debut in the long-awaited and anticipated adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2016 novel Fool Me Once. The series landed on Netflix on New Year’s Day, and we expect it to be featured extensively in the weekly top ten reports on Netflix UK for the next few weeks.
A grieving widow’s life is thrown into even more turmoil when her murdered husband appears on her secret nanny camera, leading her to uncover a shocking and deadly conspiracy.
First of all, here are the week’s top highlights:
Fool Me Once (Limited Series) N
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Cast: Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley, Emmett J Scanlan
Michelle Keagen marks her Netflix debut in the long-awaited and anticipated adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2016 novel Fool Me Once. The series landed on Netflix on New Year’s Day, and we expect it to be featured extensively in the weekly top ten reports on Netflix UK for the next few weeks.
A grieving widow’s life is thrown into even more turmoil when her murdered husband appears on her secret nanny camera, leading her to uncover a shocking and deadly conspiracy.
- 1/5/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
When The Brothers Sun co-creator Byron Wu first conceived his story about a Taiwanese American immigrant family hiding their triad past in the suburbs, he knew exactly where such characters would live: the San Gabriel Valley, the Asian American enclave just east of the city of Los Angeles.
“It’s a hidden gem of Los Angeles,” said Wu, who lived in the Sgv’s Hacienda Heights when he first moved to L.A., in the press notes for the Netflix action dramedy premiering today, Thursday. The region’s underrepresentation in media appealed to him and co-creator and co-showrunner Brad Falchuk, and in addition to explicitly setting the story in the Sgv (younger son Bruce attends the fictional Cal State San Gabriel, characters carry grocery bags from Taiwanese American supermarket chain 99 Ranch), much of the series was filmed on location there.
To pay further homage to the area known as the...
“It’s a hidden gem of Los Angeles,” said Wu, who lived in the Sgv’s Hacienda Heights when he first moved to L.A., in the press notes for the Netflix action dramedy premiering today, Thursday. The region’s underrepresentation in media appealed to him and co-creator and co-showrunner Brad Falchuk, and in addition to explicitly setting the story in the Sgv (younger son Bruce attends the fictional Cal State San Gabriel, characters carry grocery bags from Taiwanese American supermarket chain 99 Ranch), much of the series was filmed on location there.
To pay further homage to the area known as the...
- 1/4/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Instead of shunning martial arts as cliché or stereotypical, many Asian creatives have leaned into that audience familiarity to help tell complex stories surrounding their experiences in this country and beyond. Michelle Yeoh has played a role in some of these recent efforts, including Disney+’s “American Born Chinese” and Marvel’s box office smash “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Now the “Everything Everywhere All At Once” star and historic Oscar winner is back at it, bringing her Hollywood clout to “The Brothers Sun” on Netflix.
Newcomer Byron Wu’s dark action comedy is a stylized gangster series in which Los Angeles and Taipei are worthy sister cities both poshly modern and Asian-centric. The action jumpstarts when an unexpected assassination attempt leaves powerful Taiwanese triad leader Big Sun in a coma, forcing his eldest son and legendary killer Charles Sun (Justin Chien) to LA to protect his...
Newcomer Byron Wu’s dark action comedy is a stylized gangster series in which Los Angeles and Taipei are worthy sister cities both poshly modern and Asian-centric. The action jumpstarts when an unexpected assassination attempt leaves powerful Taiwanese triad leader Big Sun in a coma, forcing his eldest son and legendary killer Charles Sun (Justin Chien) to LA to protect his...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ronda Racha Penrice
- The Wrap
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh‘s new series The Brothers Sun has its first trailer!
Here’s the show’s synopsis: When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all. Highdee Kuan and Joon Lee also star.
Keep reading to find out more…
The show was created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, and produced by them as well,...
Here’s the show’s synopsis: When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all. Highdee Kuan and Joon Lee also star.
Keep reading to find out more…
The show was created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, and produced by them as well,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
One of The Brothers Sun has just had a truth bomb dropped on him by mom Michelle Yeoh in TVLine’s exclusive #2024FirstLook sneak peek from the upcoming Netflix series.
Created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, and premiering Thursday, Jan. 4, the action-packed series is set in motion when the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin. The crime boss’ eldest son, the legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (played by Justin Chien), in turn makes a beeline for Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li...
Created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, and premiering Thursday, Jan. 4, the action-packed series is set in motion when the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin. The crime boss’ eldest son, the legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (played by Justin Chien), in turn makes a beeline for Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li...
- 12/26/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
A new year is around the corner, and Netflix is ready to celebrate! The streamer has released its full list of titles that will be coming to its platform to start 2024 off right, including classics and library hits, such as the first three films in the “John Wick” franchise, Train to Busan, and more.
The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.
Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...
The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.
Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...
- 12/18/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, December 12, 2023.
Netflix has shared the official trailer for The Brothers Sun, its upcoming drama series from Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
"When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles 'Chairleg' Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now," the logline teases.
"But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all.
The trailer takes us into the world of the action-packed comedy,...
Netflix has shared the official trailer for The Brothers Sun, its upcoming drama series from Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
"When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles 'Chairleg' Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now," the logline teases.
"But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all.
The trailer takes us into the world of the action-packed comedy,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Michelle Yeoh is back! Not that she went anywhere, to paraphrase the Nicolas Cage comedy "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent." Still, we're undeniably in the midst of a renaissance (a Yeohnaissance?) for the Oscar-winning Malaysian superstar, one that arguably started with her role as the steely matriarch of the uber-wealthy Young family in 2018's "Crazy Rich Asians." Her latest project, "The Brothers Sun," once again sees Yeoh playing the determined head of a clan, this time portraying Eileen Sun, the wife of the recently assassinated head of a powerful Taiwanese triad.
The Sun family's connections to organized crime come as a real shock to Eileen's youngest son Bruce (Sam Song Li), who's been living a quiet life with his mother in Los Angeles when his older brother, Charles (Justin Chien), shows up to break the news ... and with a whole lot of dangerous people who want them dead on his tail.
The Sun family's connections to organized crime come as a real shock to Eileen's youngest son Bruce (Sam Song Li), who's been living a quiet life with his mother in Los Angeles when his older brother, Charles (Justin Chien), shows up to break the news ... and with a whole lot of dangerous people who want them dead on his tail.
- 12/7/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Michelle Yeoh continues to fight for her family. Netflix released the trailer for the new action comedy series The Brothers Sun. The former Jackie Chan co-star is the matriarch of a crime family called “The Jade Dragons” and a new gang has set its sights on cutting the head off of the snake. Her son, Bruce, is in danger as he is now finding out the family he once thought was normal, is actually full of dangerous secrets. The new series was created by Byron Wu & Brad Falchuk.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now.
- 12/7/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh‘s new series The Brothers Sun has its first trailer!
Here’s the show’s synopsis: When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all. Highdee Kuan and Joon Lee also star.
Keep reading to find out more…
The show was created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, and produced by them as well,...
Here’s the show’s synopsis: When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now. But as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance — Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all. Highdee Kuan and Joon Lee also star.
Keep reading to find out more…
The show was created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, and produced by them as well,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
"I'm not your prisoner. I'm here to negotiate." Oh yeah, don't mess with mama! Netflix has unveiled the full official trailer trailer for a new action comedy series titled The Brothers Sun, co-created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu. Available for streaming in January just after we land in 2024. The series follows Charles Sun, a Taipei gangster who's settled into a life as a ruthless killer, but must go to L.A. to protect his mother & younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin. Described as an action-packed comedy and family-drama, that is set between Taiwan and Los Angeles, about this family and all the crime they're caught up in. Justin Chien stars with Michelle Yeoh, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee. The cast also includes Alice Hewkin, Jon Xue Zhang, Jenny Yang, Madison Hu, and Rodney To. This looks hilarious! Just the right kind...
- 12/7/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is returning to her action star roots.
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Academy Award winner stars in Netflix series “The Brothers Sun,” created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu. The series centers on the Sun family, which runs a powerful Taiwanese triad. After the death of the patriarch shot by a mysterious assassin, the eldest Sun son Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) — a revered assassin in his own rite — returns to Los Angeles to protect his mother Eileen (Yeoh) and his naive younger brother Bruce (Sam Song Li).
The only more dangerous twist? The Suns have no idea they’re involved in organized crime. Per the official synopsis, “as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance, Charles, Bruce, and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before...
The “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Academy Award winner stars in Netflix series “The Brothers Sun,” created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu. The series centers on the Sun family, which runs a powerful Taiwanese triad. After the death of the patriarch shot by a mysterious assassin, the eldest Sun son Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) — a revered assassin in his own rite — returns to Los Angeles to protect his mother Eileen (Yeoh) and his naive younger brother Bruce (Sam Song Li).
The only more dangerous twist? The Suns have no idea they’re involved in organized crime. Per the official synopsis, “as Taipei’s deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance, Charles, Bruce, and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before...
- 12/7/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh headlines assassin drama The Brothers Sun. Here’s the trailer for the upcoming series from Netflix.
While Michelle Yeah only recently received an Oscar for her marvellous performance in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, she has been at the top tier of the action film industry for decades, starring alongside the likes of Jackie Chan in Supercop, Cynthia Rothrick in Yes Madam, Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Donnie Yen in Wing Chun.
And that was all before Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the films that primarily put her on the map for western audiences.
Michelle Yeoh now headlines Netflix series The Brothers Sun, and the synopsis for the show reads as follows:
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother,...
While Michelle Yeah only recently received an Oscar for her marvellous performance in Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, she has been at the top tier of the action film industry for decades, starring alongside the likes of Jackie Chan in Supercop, Cynthia Rothrick in Yes Madam, Jet Li in Tai Chi Master and Donnie Yen in Wing Chun.
And that was all before Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the films that primarily put her on the map for western audiences.
Michelle Yeoh now headlines Netflix series The Brothers Sun, and the synopsis for the show reads as follows:
When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The trailer for Netflix’s action comedy series The Brothers Sun warns that you don’t mess with mama, and you definitely don’t screw around with mama’s family. The trailer dropped as part of the streaming service’s 2023 Geeked Week, with the launch date for the eight-episode family crime drama set for January 4, 2024.
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars as Mama Sun, Justin Chien play Charles, Sam Song Li is Bruce Sun, Highdee Kuan is Alexis, and Joon Lee plays Tk. Season one features recurring cast members Alice Hewkin as May/June, Jon Xue Zhang as Blood Boots, Jenny Yang as Xing, Madison Hu as Grace, and Rodney To as Mark.
Brad Falchuk and Bryon Wu created the series, with Falchuk serving as showrunner. Wu, Falchuk, Mikkel Bondesen, and Kevin Tancharoen executive produce.
Showrunner Falchuk describes The Brothers Sun as delving into “what it means to be a son,...
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars as Mama Sun, Justin Chien play Charles, Sam Song Li is Bruce Sun, Highdee Kuan is Alexis, and Joon Lee plays Tk. Season one features recurring cast members Alice Hewkin as May/June, Jon Xue Zhang as Blood Boots, Jenny Yang as Xing, Madison Hu as Grace, and Rodney To as Mark.
Brad Falchuk and Bryon Wu created the series, with Falchuk serving as showrunner. Wu, Falchuk, Mikkel Bondesen, and Kevin Tancharoen executive produce.
Showrunner Falchuk describes The Brothers Sun as delving into “what it means to be a son,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"If you go anywhere near our family, there will be no where on earth you will be safe again." Damn! Don't mess with her. Netflix has revealed the first look teaser trailer for a new action comedy series titled The Brothers Sun, co-created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu. It will be out for streaming in January just after we kick our way into 2024. The series follows Charles Sun, a Taipei gangster who's settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but must go to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin. Netflix describes it as an action-packed comedy and family-drama, that is set between Taiwan and Los Angeles, about this family and all the crime they're caught up in. Justin Chien stars with Michelle Yeoh, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee. The cast also includes Alice Hewkin,...
- 11/11/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Michelle Yeoh is one family matriarch you don’t want to mess with in the first teaser for “The Brothers Sun,” the upcoming Netflix series from Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu. The action drama is set to premiere on the streaming service January 4, 2024.
The new video premiered as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week. The teaser starts with one of Eileen Sun’s (Michelle Yeoh) sons complaining that his brother hit him. “We don’t hit family,” she rebukes him before slapping her son.
The rest of the teaser cuts between scenes of her sons Charles (Justin Chien) and Bruce (Sam Song Li) fighting masked foes that keep running at them. “If you go anywhere near our family, there will be nowhere on earth where you will be safe again,” Mama says in a voiceover. The teaser ends with gloved and apron-clad Yeoh testing out a drill with what appears...
The new video premiered as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week. The teaser starts with one of Eileen Sun’s (Michelle Yeoh) sons complaining that his brother hit him. “We don’t hit family,” she rebukes him before slapping her son.
The rest of the teaser cuts between scenes of her sons Charles (Justin Chien) and Bruce (Sam Song Li) fighting masked foes that keep running at them. “If you go anywhere near our family, there will be nowhere on earth where you will be safe again,” Mama says in a voiceover. The teaser ends with gloved and apron-clad Yeoh testing out a drill with what appears...
- 11/10/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Michelle Yeoh is balancing a criminal underworld with parenting duties in the first look at The Brothers Sun.
Co-created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, the Netflix series stars Yeoh as Eileen Sun, a shrewd and savvy woman who built a life for herself and her youngest son, Bruce (Sam Song Li), after leaving the world of Taiwan’s gangsters and crime behind.
But years after settling in Los Angeles, her past catches up with her with the return of her eldest son, Charles (Justin Chien). Raised and groomed as a hardened criminal within a Taiwanese triad run by his crime boss father, Charles — known as “Chairleg” — has arrived to keep his mother and brother safe after his dad is killed by an unknown assassin.
In a trailer that’s more fight sequence than dialogue, Eileen teams with Charles to protect the naive Bruce, who never knew the truth about...
Co-created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, the Netflix series stars Yeoh as Eileen Sun, a shrewd and savvy woman who built a life for herself and her youngest son, Bruce (Sam Song Li), after leaving the world of Taiwan’s gangsters and crime behind.
But years after settling in Los Angeles, her past catches up with her with the return of her eldest son, Charles (Justin Chien). Raised and groomed as a hardened criminal within a Taiwanese triad run by his crime boss father, Charles — known as “Chairleg” — has arrived to keep his mother and brother safe after his dad is killed by an unknown assassin.
In a trailer that’s more fight sequence than dialogue, Eileen teams with Charles to protect the naive Bruce, who never knew the truth about...
- 11/10/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Brothers Sun: Michelle Yeoh’s Netflix series teaser poster highlights a star-studded dark comedy
Netflix’s Geeked Week is underway, and the streamer is celebrating the impending arrival of its dark comedy series, The Brothers Sun, with a new teaser poster. The brightly lit preview features the project’s fantastic cast, led by Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh. The image depicts a gigantic sign for San Gabriel Plaza, with the names of cast members appearing like different stores in the commercial development.
In The Brothers Sun, Yeoh plays Eileen Sun, aka Mama Sun, a Taiwanese woman hoping to leave her past behind by moving to L.A. only to find herself in danger when her crime boss husband is killed.
Here’s an expanded synopsis for The Brothers Sun:
“When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother,...
In The Brothers Sun, Yeoh plays Eileen Sun, aka Mama Sun, a Taiwanese woman hoping to leave her past behind by moving to L.A. only to find herself in danger when her crime boss husband is killed.
Here’s an expanded synopsis for The Brothers Sun:
“When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles “Chairleg” Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
His horrible mistake with The Wicker Man aside, Neil Labute has a history of making interesting films about uglier aspects of gender relations. He was exploring toxic masculinity long before it became fashionable, and he’s back on that topic here. Though it’s far from his most nuanced work, this home invasion horror tale has a few interesting things to say about expressions of masculinity and femininity within groups of women.
The occasion on which we meet these women is a hen party being held for Rose (Highdee Kuan) at a remote property which was owned by her parents and is now used for holiday rentals. The first people we meet are her older sisters: Tess (Maggie Q), a veteran of combat in Fallujah who has struggled to adjust to civilian life, and Beth (Kat Foster), a deeply conventional middle class woman who is continually embarrassed by this. They are joined.
The occasion on which we meet these women is a hen party being held for Rose (Highdee Kuan) at a remote property which was owned by her parents and is now used for holiday rentals. The first people we meet are her older sisters: Tess (Maggie Q), a veteran of combat in Fallujah who has struggled to adjust to civilian life, and Beth (Kat Foster), a deeply conventional middle class woman who is continually embarrassed by this. They are joined.
- 9/22/2023
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Gravitas Ventures has acquired the global rights to Isaac H. Eaton’s 2023 crime thriller “Welcome to Redville” starring Jake Manley, Highdee Kuan and Chris Elliott. Gravitas, The Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company, has set the film’s VOD release for August 29.
“Welcome to Redville” tells the story of a robbery-gone-wrong and the couple forced on the run in a small desert town called Redville. As drama and death ensues, couple Leo (Manley) and Toni (Kuan) discover that Redville and its strange townspeople are hard —if not impossible — to shake off.
The film was written by Eaton and Danny DeVoto. It was produced by Eaton and Frank Zanca and was executive produced by Brad Kramer and Alice Abernathy. Bill Guentzler, Gravitas Ventures VP of acquisitions, helmed the deal with Ramo Law.
Telluride Film Festival Unveils 50th Anniversary Festival Poster By Luke Dorman
Telluride Film Festival has unveiled the poster for its 50th anniversary.
“Welcome to Redville” tells the story of a robbery-gone-wrong and the couple forced on the run in a small desert town called Redville. As drama and death ensues, couple Leo (Manley) and Toni (Kuan) discover that Redville and its strange townspeople are hard —if not impossible — to shake off.
The film was written by Eaton and Danny DeVoto. It was produced by Eaton and Frank Zanca and was executive produced by Brad Kramer and Alice Abernathy. Bill Guentzler, Gravitas Ventures VP of acquisitions, helmed the deal with Ramo Law.
Telluride Film Festival Unveils 50th Anniversary Festival Poster By Luke Dorman
Telluride Film Festival has unveiled the poster for its 50th anniversary.
- 7/19/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, McKinley Franklin, Jaden Thompson and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Maggie Q, Kat Foster, Highdee Kuan, James Carpinello, Travis Hammer | Written and Directed by Neil Labute
Fear the Night opens with a confrontation, though not the kind you might expect from a home invasion thriller. Tes is going through a trunk full of scrapbooks in the attic when her sister Beth appears and snaps at her for going through her stuff. Tes points out these are family heirlooms, not hers only for the subject to be changed to Tes swearing in front of Beth’s daughter despite the fact the girl isn’t even in the house at the moment.
These dysfunctional siblings have been brought together by a bachelorette party although it’s not exactly clear why. It’s obvious that Tes, who is suffering from Ptsd and struggling to readjust to society, likes these people about as much as they like her. After the obligatory run-in with...
Fear the Night opens with a confrontation, though not the kind you might expect from a home invasion thriller. Tes is going through a trunk full of scrapbooks in the attic when her sister Beth appears and snaps at her for going through her stuff. Tes points out these are family heirlooms, not hers only for the subject to be changed to Tes swearing in front of Beth’s daughter despite the fact the girl isn’t even in the house at the moment.
These dysfunctional siblings have been brought together by a bachelorette party although it’s not exactly clear why. It’s obvious that Tes, who is suffering from Ptsd and struggling to readjust to society, likes these people about as much as they like her. After the obligatory run-in with...
- 7/18/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Plot: A bachelorette party being held in an isolated farmhouse is crashed by a group of homicidal home invaders.
Review: In some circles, writer/director Neil Labute tanked his reputation by making the goofball 2006 remake of The Wicker Man – which is a shame, because when he first arrived on the scene he was a best known for making emotionally devastating dramas and dark comedies like In the Company of Men and Your Friends & Neighbors. His latest film is the home invasion thriller Fear the Night… and while it’s not on the level of his well-regarded dramas and dark comedies, it also doesn’t fall to the depths of the Wicker Man remake. (Which star Nicolas Cage insists was always meant to be a comedy as well.) So it may be best to refer to this one as “From the director of Lakeview Terrace”. It’s not great, it’s not bad.
Review: In some circles, writer/director Neil Labute tanked his reputation by making the goofball 2006 remake of The Wicker Man – which is a shame, because when he first arrived on the scene he was a best known for making emotionally devastating dramas and dark comedies like In the Company of Men and Your Friends & Neighbors. His latest film is the home invasion thriller Fear the Night… and while it’s not on the level of his well-regarded dramas and dark comedies, it also doesn’t fall to the depths of the Wicker Man remake. (Which star Nicolas Cage insists was always meant to be a comedy as well.) So it may be best to refer to this one as “From the director of Lakeview Terrace”. It’s not great, it’s not bad.
- 7/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Last week, the trailer for home invasion thriller Fear the Night, which stars Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III) and was directed by Neil Labute (Lakeview Terrace), arrived online. Quiver Distribution will be giving the film a theatrical, digital, and VOD release on July 21st – and with that date just over three weeks away, a poster for Fear the Night has now been unveiled as well. The poster can be seen at the bottom of this article and shows Q’s character, armed, bloody, and ready for battle.
Scripted by Labute, Fear the Night has the following synopsis: Eight women attend a bachelorette party at a remote farmhouse in the California hills. They are interrupted by the arrival of masked intruders who surround the place and begin shooting arrows at the home and the guests. One partygoer—Tess, a military veteran who is fighting her addictions and her difficulty at fitting...
Scripted by Labute, Fear the Night has the following synopsis: Eight women attend a bachelorette party at a remote farmhouse in the California hills. They are interrupted by the arrival of masked intruders who surround the place and begin shooting arrows at the home and the guests. One partygoer—Tess, a military veteran who is fighting her addictions and her difficulty at fitting...
- 6/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Quiver Distribution has announced that they will be giving the home invasion thriller Fear the Night, which stars Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible III) and was directed by Neil Labute (Lakeview Terrace), a theatrical, digital, and VOD release on July 21st – and along with that announcement comes the unveiling of a trailer for the film, which you can check out in the embed above.
Scripted by Labute, Fear the Night has the following synopsis: Eight women attend a bachelorette party at a remote farmhouse in the California hills. They are interrupted by the arrival of masked intruders who surround the place and begin shooting arrows at the home and the guests. One partygoer—Tess, a military veteran who is fighting her addictions and her difficulty at fitting in with other people—leads the women in making a stand against the attackers as they fight back in an effort to save themselves...
Scripted by Labute, Fear the Night has the following synopsis: Eight women attend a bachelorette party at a remote farmhouse in the California hills. They are interrupted by the arrival of masked intruders who surround the place and begin shooting arrows at the home and the guests. One partygoer—Tess, a military veteran who is fighting her addictions and her difficulty at fitting in with other people—leads the women in making a stand against the attackers as they fight back in an effort to save themselves...
- 6/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
"Screaming is not going to keep us alive! Listen to me – and maybe that will..." Quiver Distribution has revealed an official trailer for an indie home invasion thriller titled Fear the Night, arriving to watch later in July. Filmmaker Neil Labute has been making quite a comeback recently, with two films out last year (Out of the Blue and House of Darkness) and this next one already ready for release as well. He's probably got a few others in the works, too. In this film - eight women attend a wild bachelorette party at a remote farmhouse in the California hills. They are interrupted by the arrival of masked intruders who surround the place and begin shooting arrows. One partygoer—Tess, a military veteran who is fighting her addictions and her difficulty at fitting in with other people—leads the women in making a stand against the attackers as they fight back.
- 6/21/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
NBC’s Quantum Leap returns from its three-week break with season one episode 11, “Leap, Die, Repeat.” Episode 11, airing on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 10pm Et/Pt, will find Ben dealing with a time loop.
The sequel stars Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F**k Himself) as physicist Ben Song and Caitlin Bassett as Addison, a hologram who only Ben can see when he leaps. Ernie Hudson (The Family Business) plays Herbert “Magic” Williams, Mason Alexander Park (The Sandman) is Ian Wright, and Nanrisa Lee (First Love) plays Jenn Chou.
“Leap, Die, Repeat” Plot: When Ben leaps into one of five people in an elevator at a 1962 nuclear reactor, he must figure which one triggers a bomb that kills them all. Each time the bomb goes off, he leaps into another one of them an hour earlier and the scene resets on a loop.
Season 1 Episode 1 “July 13, 1985” Recap Season 1 Episode 2 “Atlantis” Recap Season...
The sequel stars Raymond Lee (Kevin Can F**k Himself) as physicist Ben Song and Caitlin Bassett as Addison, a hologram who only Ben can see when he leaps. Ernie Hudson (The Family Business) plays Herbert “Magic” Williams, Mason Alexander Park (The Sandman) is Ian Wright, and Nanrisa Lee (First Love) plays Jenn Chou.
“Leap, Die, Repeat” Plot: When Ben leaps into one of five people in an elevator at a 1962 nuclear reactor, he must figure which one triggers a bomb that kills them all. Each time the bomb goes off, he leaps into another one of them an hour earlier and the scene resets on a loop.
Season 1 Episode 1 “July 13, 1985” Recap Season 1 Episode 2 “Atlantis” Recap Season...
- 1/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Michelle Yeoh is gearing up for her next TV role as the Everything Everywhere All At Once actress boards Netflix‘s The Brothers Sun. She’ll star in the eight-episode, action-packed dark comedy from creators Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu which has been described as a family soap set in Los Angeles and Taiwan. The Brothers Sun features an all-Asian writers room and an all-Asian cast. Yeoh’s casting was announced on Netflix’s social media, she’ll play Eileen “Mama” Sun, a woman who has built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles, far away from her past in Taiwan. She joins cast members Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee. Michelle Yeoh will star in The Brothers Sun — eight-episode, action-packed, dark comedic drama set in Los Angeles and Taiwan. pic.twitter.com/yGLRHKlB4N — Netflix (@netflix) June 13, 2022 The show revolves around...
- 6/13/2022
- TV Insider
The Brothers Sun is moving ahead at Netflix.
Four months after announcing a straight-to-series order for the Brad Falchuk (Glee) and Byron Wu (The Getaway) series, the streamer has announced its cast.
The Brothers Sun is described as an action-packed, darkly comedic family soap.
The eight-episode series takes place in both Los Angeles and Taiwan and features an all-Asian writers room and an all-Asian cast.
It revolves around Taipei gangster Charles Sun who is settled into his life as a ruthless killer.
But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce.
Yeoh is set to play Ellen, aka Mama Sun, who is the observant member of the family.
Justin Chien is on board as Charles Sun, the elder son of a crime boss who was groomed to be a hardened criminal.
The Brothers...
Four months after announcing a straight-to-series order for the Brad Falchuk (Glee) and Byron Wu (The Getaway) series, the streamer has announced its cast.
The Brothers Sun is described as an action-packed, darkly comedic family soap.
The eight-episode series takes place in both Los Angeles and Taiwan and features an all-Asian writers room and an all-Asian cast.
It revolves around Taipei gangster Charles Sun who is settled into his life as a ruthless killer.
But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce.
Yeoh is set to play Ellen, aka Mama Sun, who is the observant member of the family.
Justin Chien is on board as Charles Sun, the elder son of a crime boss who was groomed to be a hardened criminal.
The Brothers...
- 6/13/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Netflix drama series “The Brothers Sun” has set its main cast, which includes Michelle Yeoh, Variety has learned.
Yeoh will star alongside series regulars Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee. Alice Jewkin, Jon Xue Zhang, Jenny Yang, Madison Hu, and Rodney To will appear in recurring roles.
The show was ordered to series at Netflix back in February with an eight-episode pickup. It is set in Los Angeles and Taiwan and features an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast. It follows Taipei gangster Charles Sun (Chien), who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother (Yeoh) and utterly-unaware younger brother, Bruce (Li).
Chien’s Charles Sun grew up the elder son of a crime boss, groomed to be a hardened criminal. He goes to...
Yeoh will star alongside series regulars Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, and Joon Lee. Alice Jewkin, Jon Xue Zhang, Jenny Yang, Madison Hu, and Rodney To will appear in recurring roles.
The show was ordered to series at Netflix back in February with an eight-episode pickup. It is set in Los Angeles and Taiwan and features an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast. It follows Taipei gangster Charles Sun (Chien), who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother (Yeoh) and utterly-unaware younger brother, Bruce (Li).
Chien’s Charles Sun grew up the elder son of a crime boss, groomed to be a hardened criminal. He goes to...
- 6/13/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Four months after being ordered straight to series, Netflix has set its cast for The Brothers Sun.
The series from creators Brad Falchuk (Glee) and Byron Wu (The Getaway) has tapped Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Crazy Rich Asians) to star.
Described as an action-packed, darkly comedic family soap, the eight-episode series is set in both Los Angeles and Taiwan and features an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast. The drama revolves around Taipei gangster Charles Sun who is settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce.
Yeoh will star as Eileen “Mama” Sun, who has built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles — far from her past in Taiwan.
Justin Chien...
Four months after being ordered straight to series, Netflix has set its cast for The Brothers Sun.
The series from creators Brad Falchuk (Glee) and Byron Wu (The Getaway) has tapped Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Crazy Rich Asians) to star.
Described as an action-packed, darkly comedic family soap, the eight-episode series is set in both Los Angeles and Taiwan and features an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast. The drama revolves around Taipei gangster Charles Sun who is settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce.
Yeoh will star as Eileen “Mama” Sun, who has built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles — far from her past in Taiwan.
Justin Chien...
- 6/13/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Red-hot off her box office run with Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh is set to mother The Brothers Sun, in what is described as “an action-packed, dark comedic drama and family soap” for Netflix.
Set in Los Angeles and Taiwan and distinct in that it features an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast, the eight-episode series follows Charles Sun, a Taipei gangster who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother, Ellen, and his utterly unaware younger brother,...
Set in Los Angeles and Taiwan and distinct in that it features an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast, the eight-episode series follows Charles Sun, a Taipei gangster who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother, Ellen, and his utterly unaware younger brother,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Michelle Yeoh will lead the cast of Netflix’s upcoming drama series “The Brothers Sun.” The streamer also rounded out the cast Monday with four other lead roles.
The series is an “action-packed, dark comedic drama, and family soap,” Netflix said. The eight episodes have an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast.
“The Brothers Sun” is set in Los Angeles and Taiwan. It follows Taipei gangster, Charles Sun, who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce.
Yeoh will play Mama Sun. Shrewd and observant, Eileen Sun aka Mama Sun has built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles far from her past in Taiwan, according to Netflix.
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The series is an “action-packed, dark comedic drama, and family soap,” Netflix said. The eight episodes have an all-Asian writers room and all-Asian cast.
“The Brothers Sun” is set in Los Angeles and Taiwan. It follows Taipei gangster, Charles Sun, who’s settled into his life as a ruthless killer. But when his father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles must go to L.A. to protect his mother and utterly unaware younger brother Bruce.
Yeoh will play Mama Sun. Shrewd and observant, Eileen Sun aka Mama Sun has built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles far from her past in Taiwan, according to Netflix.
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