Exclusive: Justin Calen-Chenn, a staff writer on Netflix’s recent crime action series The Brothers Sun from creators Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, has signed with M88 for management.
Starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien and Sam Song Li, the show watched as Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who’d settled into his life as a ruthless killer, headed to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin.
Calen-Chenn drew on much of his own personal life experience in the writers’ room, having been homeless as a teenager and fallen into a life of crime before departing that life many years later after a severe tragedy occurred.
Previously serving as an executive story editor on the second season of Peacock’s Bel-Air, from EPs including Will Smith and Malcolm Spellman, the Taiwanese-American creative is a writer and co-producer on the forthcoming third season.
Starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien and Sam Song Li, the show watched as Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who’d settled into his life as a ruthless killer, headed to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin.
Calen-Chenn drew on much of his own personal life experience in the writers’ room, having been homeless as a teenager and fallen into a life of crime before departing that life many years later after a severe tragedy occurred.
Previously serving as an executive story editor on the second season of Peacock’s Bel-Air, from EPs including Will Smith and Malcolm Spellman, the Taiwanese-American creative is a writer and co-producer on the forthcoming third season.
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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
Michelle Yeoh has reacted to the cancellation of her Netflix series “The Brothers Sun.”
In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Yeoh wrote, “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. heads held high.”
Variety confirmed on Friday that Netflix canceled the crime family dramedy after one season. Created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, “The Brothers Sun” followed Charles Sun (Justin Chien), a Taiwanese gangster who must travel to Los Angeles to protect his mother and younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li), after his father — the head of a Taipei triad — is shot by a mysterious assassin. Yeoh starred as matriarch Eileen “Mama” Sun in the series.
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In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Yeoh wrote, “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. heads held high.”
Variety confirmed on Friday that Netflix canceled the crime family dramedy after one season. Created by Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk, “The Brothers Sun” followed Charles Sun (Justin Chien), a Taiwanese gangster who must travel to Los Angeles to protect his mother and younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li), after his father — the head of a Taipei triad — is shot by a mysterious assassin. Yeoh starred as matriarch Eileen “Mama” Sun in the series.
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Justin Chien, who played Yeoh’s son Charles, took to...
- 3/6/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety 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
Amidst her triumphant Oscar win for the 2022 film Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh finds herself grappling with a sobering reality in the entertainment industry, as her show The Brothers Sun becomes the latest casualty in the streaming giant’s ruthless series of cancellations. The action comedy-drama, released earlier this year, has failed to secure a second season at the streamer, despite critical praise and Yeoh’s standout performance.
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Starring Michelle Yeoh alongside Justin Chien and Sam Song, Netflix has canceled the action comedy-drama The Brothers Sun nearly two months after the show premiered on the streaming platform, as per Deadline. The series earned critical acclaim upon its debut along with critics praising the Oscar-winning actress’ performance.
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Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All At Once Michelle Yeoh’s The Brothers Sun Canceled After One Season
Starring Michelle Yeoh alongside Justin Chien and Sam Song, Netflix has canceled the action comedy-drama The Brothers Sun nearly two months after the show premiered on the streaming platform, as per Deadline. The series earned critical acclaim upon its debut along with critics praising the Oscar-winning actress’ performance.
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- 3/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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
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
Hello, and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline. I missed a few weeks due to being at the Sundance Film Festival, but we are back in business.
In today’s conversation I chat with Justin Chien who currently stars in the lead series regular in the Netflix action-drama series, The Brothers Sun, which also stars Sam Li, and international action star and Oscar Winner Michelle Yeoh. I missed a few episodes due to covering the Sundance Film Festival, but we’re back!
The Brothers Sun follows Bruce (Li) and Charles Sun (Chien). Bruce learns about his family’s profession as Taipei’s most renowned gangsters, with his brother Charles being a hardened criminal raised by his crime boss father. After an attempted assassination on his father, Charles has to move to LA to keep his family safe. Additionally,...
In today’s conversation I chat with Justin Chien who currently stars in the lead series regular in the Netflix action-drama series, The Brothers Sun, which also stars Sam Li, and international action star and Oscar Winner Michelle Yeoh. I missed a few episodes due to covering the Sundance Film Festival, but we’re back!
The Brothers Sun follows Bruce (Li) and Charles Sun (Chien). Bruce learns about his family’s profession as Taipei’s most renowned gangsters, with his brother Charles being a hardened criminal raised by his crime boss father. After an attempted assassination on his father, Charles has to move to LA to keep his family safe. Additionally,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- 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
Actor Justin Chien, who plays Charles Sun on Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, is one of the series’ most notable faces (for obvious reasons). Although The Brothers Sun is far from Chien’s on-screen acting debut, playing the older Sun brother will be a career-defining role for the actor. With its premiere in early 2024, The Brother Sun raised the standard for the year’s upcoming action comedy-drama series. Introduced in the opening scene of the pilot episode of The Brothers Sun, Justin Chien’s character fight scenes quickly helped set the tone of the series. Alongside the character’s humor, Chien’s performance has received...
- 1/17/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Spoiler Alert: This story contains mild spoilers for “The Brothers Sun,” available to watch on Netflix now.
On May 22, 1992, three men brutally stabbed Japanese filmmaker Juzo Itami outside his Tokyo home, just days after the release of his satire “Minbo no Onna,” or “Mob Woman.”
The director of “Tampopo” and “A Taxing Woman” suffered slash wounds across the face, neck and shoulder, but ultimately survived. Police suspected the attack may have been the yakuza’s retaliation for Itami’s “Mob Woman,” which portrays Japanese gangsters as crude bullies who are outsmarted by lawyer Mahiru Inoue (played by Itami’s wife Nobuko Miyamoto).
This assault inspired writer-producer Byron Wu to develop “The Brothers Sun,” the crime family dramedy starring Michelle Yeoh as matriarch Eileen “Mama” Sun, which premiered on Netflix early this year.
“I just thought it was so funny that these gangsters were so insecure about their jobs that they beat up a comedy director,...
On May 22, 1992, three men brutally stabbed Japanese filmmaker Juzo Itami outside his Tokyo home, just days after the release of his satire “Minbo no Onna,” or “Mob Woman.”
The director of “Tampopo” and “A Taxing Woman” suffered slash wounds across the face, neck and shoulder, but ultimately survived. Police suspected the attack may have been the yakuza’s retaliation for Itami’s “Mob Woman,” which portrays Japanese gangsters as crude bullies who are outsmarted by lawyer Mahiru Inoue (played by Itami’s wife Nobuko Miyamoto).
This assault inspired writer-producer Byron Wu to develop “The Brothers Sun,” the crime family dramedy starring Michelle Yeoh as matriarch Eileen “Mama” Sun, which premiered on Netflix early this year.
“I just thought it was so funny that these gangsters were so insecure about their jobs that they beat up a comedy director,...
- 1/13/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
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
What do barbecue tongs, a pineapple, and an electric mosquito racket all have in common? In The Brothers Sun, these ordinary objects become implements of destruction in the deadly hands of Taiwanese triad gang killer Charles Sun, played by Justin Chien.
His impromptu arsenal includes rolling pins, golf clubs, and a rusty wrench — unsurprising for a man whose proclivity for creative violence earned him the name Chairleg. (Spoiler alert: That name is Not related to his carpentry skills.)
The stone-faced assassin can fight anyone, anywhere, whether it’s masked ninjas in a Korean spa or dinosaur-suited brawlers at a children’s birthday party. But behind these on-screen antics, there’s a team that brings the action to life.
“Our stunt coordinators, our choreographers were pretty stunning,” said Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, who plays exiled crime family matriarch Mama Sun.
“Our directors Kevin Tancharoen and Viet Nguyen handled the intensity...
His impromptu arsenal includes rolling pins, golf clubs, and a rusty wrench — unsurprising for a man whose proclivity for creative violence earned him the name Chairleg. (Spoiler alert: That name is Not related to his carpentry skills.)
The stone-faced assassin can fight anyone, anywhere, whether it’s masked ninjas in a Korean spa or dinosaur-suited brawlers at a children’s birthday party. But behind these on-screen antics, there’s a team that brings the action to life.
“Our stunt coordinators, our choreographers were pretty stunning,” said Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, who plays exiled crime family matriarch Mama Sun.
“Our directors Kevin Tancharoen and Viet Nguyen handled the intensity...
- 1/8/2024
- by Drew Tewksbury
- Tudum - Netflix
The Brothers Sun, a Netflix series, has just introduced to us an entertaining and action-packed thriller with some interesting characters to discuss. One of them is the main antagonist of the story, Big Sun, the patriarch of the Sun family. At the very beginning of the series, Da Sun, aka Big Sun, was shot by some assassins, leaving Big Sun’s elder son Charles in grave concern. The responsibility fell on Charles’ shoulders to track down the enemy who tried to kill his father. Although Big Sun fell into a comatose state and was absent for almost half of the series, his eventual return brought a twist. Let’s see how things ended up for Big Sun and if there is any chance for him to return in the next installment.
Spoilers Ahead
Did Big Sun Really Want To Protect His Family?
Big Sun was the Red Pole of the Jade Dragons,...
Spoilers Ahead
Did Big Sun Really Want To Protect His Family?
Big Sun was the Red Pole of the Jade Dragons,...
- 1/5/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
The Netflix original action drama The Brothers Sun season 1 is an eight-part series that follows Big Sun, the leader of the Jade Dragon, a Taipei-based gang. After Big Sun was shot by some assassins, his elder son, the most feared assassin, Charles Sun, aka Chairleg Sun, vowed to track down the person responsible for the assassination attempt to protect his family, but in this pursuit, he would also have to take care of his mother, Eileen, and younger brother Bruce, who lived in LA. However, while Charles tried to find their enemy, he couldn’t grasp the idea that the actual enemy was within their family. Let’s find out who that was.
Spoilers Ahead
Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Series?
Bruce didn’t have any idea about his mother’s actual identity until he met Charles in a pub, where his big brother saved him from an attack.
Spoilers Ahead
Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Series?
Bruce didn’t have any idea about his mother’s actual identity until he met Charles in a pub, where his big brother saved him from an attack.
- 1/5/2024
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
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
The Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh cracked history open when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ in March, last year, but she’s not sitting back to bask in the glow. The actress described her process for a harrowing fight scene in her new series ‘The Brothers Sun’ which dropped on January 4 on Netflix.
She said: “I exercise every day. I do my whole routine of being in shape and knowing my moves. When you are in shape and ready to strike, it’s not difficult”, reports Variety.
As a martial arts icon who has made her mark on some of the most influential action movies of all time like ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’, ‘Supercop’ and ‘Yes, Madam’, it’s no surprise she’s prepared for all comers.
As per Variety, in ‘The Brothers Sun’, ruthless Taipei gangster Charles Sun (Justin Chien) travels...
She said: “I exercise every day. I do my whole routine of being in shape and knowing my moves. When you are in shape and ready to strike, it’s not difficult”, reports Variety.
As a martial arts icon who has made her mark on some of the most influential action movies of all time like ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’, ‘Supercop’ and ‘Yes, Madam’, it’s no surprise she’s prepared for all comers.
As per Variety, in ‘The Brothers Sun’, ruthless Taipei gangster Charles Sun (Justin Chien) travels...
- 1/5/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
One of the first pieces of advice given to aspiring screenwriters is to try to write conflict without introducing a gun. Often, it’s a practical suggestion — for student productions, prop guns can be hard to come by — but it’s also an important learning exercise. Guns can be a crutch. If a character points a gun at someone’s head, there are immediate life-and-death stakes, sure, but then what? Someone either pulls the trigger or they don’t. The act itself isn’t what matters. It’s the context surrounding the action: Who’s being threatened? Why are they being threatened? What’s to be gained or lost by shooting them or letting them live? How did they get here? What drove them to such extremes? Answering these questions is what gives a story its pulse, and if you’re too quick to get to the gun, then the narrative flatlines.
- 1/4/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
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
Legendary assassin Charles Sun (Justin Chien) has just slayed a masked killer in his estranged mom’s house — but that’s Ok. First off, he made sure to remove the rude would-be murderer’s shoes during their grisly battle in The Brothers Sun. And second, after his mom (a mighty formidable Michelle Yeoh) comes home to the bloody mess, the brutal yet baking-obsessed Charles says, “I brought pastries.” The chuckles and thrills work seamlessly in this eight-episode actioner about a Taiwanese organized crime triad. When the head of the family is shot, Charles, his son and heir, heads to Los Angeles to protect his mom and younger brother Bruce (Sam Song Li) — who’s clueless about the family business — from mysterious forces looking to wipe them all out. (Credit: Netflix) “The amount of story significance we put into every single fight” sets the darkly comic epic apart, says Chien, who...
- 1/2/2024
- TV Insider
Sam Song Li as Bruce Sun and Justin Chien as Charles Sun in ‘The Brothers Sun’ episode 2 (Photo Cr. Michael Desmond/Netflix © 2023)
Netflix is welcoming in 2024 with a lineup of news series that includes The Brothers Sun starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and reality series The Trust: A Game of Greed, along with the return of Queer Eye. The streaming service’s roster of January 2024 films includes J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow, based on the true story of the 1972 plane crash involving a Uruguayan rugby team, and Daniel Levy’s feature film directorial debut, Good Grief.
Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara stars in and executive produces the mob drama Griselda, premiering on January 25. And comedian Jacqueline Novak brings her hit standup act Get On Your Knees to Netflix on January 23.
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Netflix is welcoming in 2024 with a lineup of news series that includes The Brothers Sun starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and reality series The Trust: A Game of Greed, along with the return of Queer Eye. The streaming service’s roster of January 2024 films includes J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow, based on the true story of the 1972 plane crash involving a Uruguayan rugby team, and Daniel Levy’s feature film directorial debut, Good Grief.
Modern Family‘s Sofia Vergara stars in and executive produces the mob drama Griselda, premiering on January 25. And comedian Jacqueline Novak brings her hit standup act Get On Your Knees to Netflix on January 23.
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- 12/25/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
It was so much fun talking to Justin Chien and Sam Song Li for “The Brothers Sun.” They were both excited to tell everyone their exciting, funny, and heartfelt new Netflix series “The Brothers Sun.” The actors play the Sun brothers in the series. Justin is Charles Sun, the hardened criminal raised by their crime
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- 12/21/2023
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
"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
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 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
Netflix’s The Brothers Sun has found its leads.
Michelle Yeoh and Justin Chien will lead the series, which is set in the world of Taipei gangsters, and comes from American Horror Story co-creator Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
Yeoh, who stars in Paramount+’s Star Trek series franchise as well as films such as Everything Everywhere All at Once and Crazy Rich Asians, plays Mama Sun, while Chien, best known for Snapchat series Two Sides: Unfaithful, stars as Charles Sun.
The Brothers Sun follows a 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’s Mama Sun is described as shrewd and observant, having built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles far from her past in Taiwan,...
Michelle Yeoh and Justin Chien will lead the series, which is set in the world of Taipei gangsters, and comes from American Horror Story co-creator Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.
Yeoh, who stars in Paramount+’s Star Trek series franchise as well as films such as Everything Everywhere All at Once and Crazy Rich Asians, plays Mama Sun, while Chien, best known for Snapchat series Two Sides: Unfaithful, stars as Charles Sun.
The Brothers Sun follows a 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’s Mama Sun is described as shrewd and observant, having built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles far from her past in Taiwan,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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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- 6/13/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
The Brothers Sun is headed to Netflix. The streaming service has ordered eight episodes of the new drama from Brad Falchuk and Bryon Wu. Per Variety, the series follows “a 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.”
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- 2/4/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Who better to host the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards than the legendary Dolly Parton?
The country music icon will emcee the event, which will stream live (and commercial-free) on Prime Video on Monday, March 7 at 8 pm Et/5 pm Pt from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Parton will be joined by co-hosts, to be announced at a later date.
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The country music icon will emcee the event, which will stream live (and commercial-free) on Prime Video on Monday, March 7 at 8 pm Et/5 pm Pt from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Parton will be joined by co-hosts, to be announced at a later date.
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- 2/3/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Netflix is heading into the world of Taipei gangsters.
The streamer has ordered The Brothers Sun, a series from Glee and American Horror Story co-creator Brad Falchuk and newcomer Byron Wu.
Described as a dark comedic drama and family soap, The Brothers Sun will be directed by The Book of Boba Fett helmer Kevin Tancharoen and exec produced by Bosch and The Killing EP Mikkel Bondesen.
Brad Falchuk, who signed an eight-figure overall deal at the streamer in 2019 via his Brad Falchuk Teley-vision banner, will serve as showrunner and exec producer. Co-creator Wu, who is making his producing debut with the series, will write and exec produce.
2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
The Brothers Sun follows a 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...
The streamer has ordered The Brothers Sun, a series from Glee and American Horror Story co-creator Brad Falchuk and newcomer Byron Wu.
Described as a dark comedic drama and family soap, The Brothers Sun will be directed by The Book of Boba Fett helmer Kevin Tancharoen and exec produced by Bosch and The Killing EP Mikkel Bondesen.
Brad Falchuk, who signed an eight-figure overall deal at the streamer in 2019 via his Brad Falchuk Teley-vision banner, will serve as showrunner and exec producer. Co-creator Wu, who is making his producing debut with the series, will write and exec produce.
2022 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
The Brothers Sun follows a 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...
- 2/2/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has ordered the drama series “The Brothers Sun” from co-creators Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, Variety has learned.
The streamer has given the series an eight-episode order. It follows a 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. Per Netflix, the series will be written by an all-Asian writers room with plans for an all-Asian cast as well. Jenny Jue (CSA) will head up casting.
“I am thankful to Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision and Netflix who have championed this Asian-American centric, Asian-American written, Asian-American directed show,” said Wu. “I am excited to be a part of this wave of new content that speaks to our experiences with honesty and dignity. I am honored to have been in a writer...
The streamer has given the series an eight-episode order. It follows a 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. Per Netflix, the series will be written by an all-Asian writers room with plans for an all-Asian cast as well. Jenny Jue (CSA) will head up casting.
“I am thankful to Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision and Netflix who have championed this Asian-American centric, Asian-American written, Asian-American directed show,” said Wu. “I am excited to be a part of this wave of new content that speaks to our experiences with honesty and dignity. I am honored to have been in a writer...
- 2/2/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Singapore studio MM2 Asia and Fox Networks Group Asia are producing “Memory Eclipse,” a mini-series and movie inspired by the classic Chinese songs of Teresa Teng.
Teng was a Taiwan-born singer who was said to be have the best voice of her generation in Chinese. She also recorded in English and Japanese. She died in middle age in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 1995, but her repertoire and her image have remained popular.
The anthology series takes its cue from three of Teng’s songs: “Just Like Your Tenderness,” “I Only Care About You,” and, arguably her most famous, “The Moon Represents My Heart.” Each song inspires an individual story, which is are then connected to form the story arc.
The feature movie will be completed in the second quarter of 2020 and release before the series airs. It stars Yu Hua Sung, Cheryl Yang, Kaiser Chang, Esther Liu, J.C. Lin and Hsin-Ying Hsieh.
Teng was a Taiwan-born singer who was said to be have the best voice of her generation in Chinese. She also recorded in English and Japanese. She died in middle age in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 1995, but her repertoire and her image have remained popular.
The anthology series takes its cue from three of Teng’s songs: “Just Like Your Tenderness,” “I Only Care About You,” and, arguably her most famous, “The Moon Represents My Heart.” Each song inspires an individual story, which is are then connected to form the story arc.
The feature movie will be completed in the second quarter of 2020 and release before the series airs. It stars Yu Hua Sung, Cheryl Yang, Kaiser Chang, Esther Liu, J.C. Lin and Hsin-Ying Hsieh.
- 10/9/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Cora Yim, senior VP and head of Chinese entertainment at Fox Networks Group Asia, says that “The Fourth Victim” will be the next Taiwan title to go into production following “Memory Eclipse,” the five-episode anthology series inspired by the songs of legendary singers Teresa Teng. Both titles are developed by talent incubated at the inaugural Fox Creative Lab in Asia.
“The Fourth Victim” by emerging Taiwanese writer Jimmy Hsu, was one of the two titles awarded script development deals last September. The crime thriller revolves around the investigation of serial suicides. A major Taiwanese star is expected to be attached to the project,” Yim told Variety. Shooting will commence around May.
“The enormous success of ‘More Than Blue’ makes it a natural decision to tap into the creative power of Taiwan,” said Yim.
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“The Fourth Victim” by emerging Taiwanese writer Jimmy Hsu, was one of the two titles awarded script development deals last September. The crime thriller revolves around the investigation of serial suicides. A major Taiwanese star is expected to be attached to the project,” Yim told Variety. Shooting will commence around May.
“The enormous success of ‘More Than Blue’ makes it a natural decision to tap into the creative power of Taiwan,” said Yim.
“More Than Blue,” a Gavin Lin-directed remake of a 2009 South Korean film of the same title,...
- 3/19/2019
- by Vivienne Chow
- Variety Film + TV
Fox Networks Group Asia is producing an anthology miniseries based on the music of legendary Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.
The five-part series, Memory Eclipse, is the brainchild of Cora Yim, Fox svp and head of Chinese entertainment, and will be produced by veteran producer John Chong, who counts the Infernal Affairs trilogy among his over 100 credits. The series will be made in collaboration with Taiwan-based film production company Winday Culture, whose founder, Charles Sun, will serve as director.
The series will feature a different cast and story based on one of Teng's songs in each episode, set in ...
The five-part series, Memory Eclipse, is the brainchild of Cora Yim, Fox svp and head of Chinese entertainment, and will be produced by veteran producer John Chong, who counts the Infernal Affairs trilogy among his over 100 credits. The series will be made in collaboration with Taiwan-based film production company Winday Culture, whose founder, Charles Sun, will serve as director.
The series will feature a different cast and story based on one of Teng's songs in each episode, set in ...
- 11/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Fox Networks Group Asia will produce with Hong Kong producer John Chong and Taiwanese production outfit Winday Culture
Fox Networks Group Asia (Fnga) is teaming with Hong Kong producer John Chong and Taiwanese production outfit Winday Culture to produce a high-end mini-series based on the music of late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.
The new anthology series, Memory Eclipse, will comprise five episodes, each with a different cast and storyline, based on one of Teng’s iconic songs. One of the most famous singers from the Chinese-speaking world, Teng was known for romantic ballads such as When Will You Return? and The Moon Represents My Heart.
Fox Networks Group Asia (Fnga) is teaming with Hong Kong producer John Chong and Taiwanese production outfit Winday Culture to produce a high-end mini-series based on the music of late Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng.
The new anthology series, Memory Eclipse, will comprise five episodes, each with a different cast and storyline, based on one of Teng’s iconic songs. One of the most famous singers from the Chinese-speaking world, Teng was known for romantic ballads such as When Will You Return? and The Moon Represents My Heart.
- 11/12/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Teresa Teng, one of the most famous Chinese-language singers from the 1970s and 1980s is to be the subject of “Memory Eclipse.” The anthology series is an expansion of the original productions slate at Fox Networks Group in Asia.
The five-part series is produced by former Media Asia executive and “Infernal Affairs” producer John Chong. It is set up at Winday Culture, a film production company from Teng’s native Taiwan.
Each episode will feature a different cast of characters, with a storyline inspired a Teng song. Production will take place in Taiwan and Thailand, where she died suddenly while traveling, age 42. Release is set for 2019.
The series is directed by Winday founder Charles Sun. Key cast members include Kaiser Chuang (“Maverick”), Esther Liu J.C. Lin Nikki Hsieh Alan Kuo and Teresa Daley (“Transformers: Age of Extinction”).
Teng is one of the best-known cultural exports from Taiwan. Performing mainly in Mandarin,...
The five-part series is produced by former Media Asia executive and “Infernal Affairs” producer John Chong. It is set up at Winday Culture, a film production company from Teng’s native Taiwan.
Each episode will feature a different cast of characters, with a storyline inspired a Teng song. Production will take place in Taiwan and Thailand, where she died suddenly while traveling, age 42. Release is set for 2019.
The series is directed by Winday founder Charles Sun. Key cast members include Kaiser Chuang (“Maverick”), Esther Liu J.C. Lin Nikki Hsieh Alan Kuo and Teresa Daley (“Transformers: Age of Extinction”).
Teng is one of the best-known cultural exports from Taiwan. Performing mainly in Mandarin,...
- 11/12/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Jimmy Hsu and Nien Hsiu Li were selected from among five directors who completed the Fnga lab.
Fox Networks Group Asia (Fnga) has awarded script development deals to two emerging Taiwanese writer-directors, Jimmy Hsu and Nien Hsiu Li, at its inaugural Fox Creative Lab in Taiwan.
Hsu and Li were selected from a group of five Taiwanese directors who participated in the four-month talent development initiative in both Taipei and Los Angeles.
Hsu’s winning project, The Fourth Victim, is a crime mystery drama about a forensic scientist’s investigation into a serial suicide. As the investigation progresses, he discovers his long-lost daughter is involved,...
Fox Networks Group Asia (Fnga) has awarded script development deals to two emerging Taiwanese writer-directors, Jimmy Hsu and Nien Hsiu Li, at its inaugural Fox Creative Lab in Taiwan.
Hsu and Li were selected from a group of five Taiwanese directors who participated in the four-month talent development initiative in both Taipei and Los Angeles.
Hsu’s winning project, The Fourth Victim, is a crime mystery drama about a forensic scientist’s investigation into a serial suicide. As the investigation progresses, he discovers his long-lost daughter is involved,...
- 9/24/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
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