Charmaine Sheh, Raymond Lam Return for “Line Walker” Movie
Last year, TVB drama Line Walker <使徒行者> enjoyed immense popularity. It was well-received in both Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia. Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼) and Raymond Lam (林峯) won multiple awards for their performances as well. Hoping to turn the title into a lucrative franchise, TVB announced plans to make a film version with original and new cast members.
Earlier, new TVB Chairman Charles Chan (陳國強) stated that the company will invest more in film productions. Its recent investments in From Vegas to Macau 2 <賭城風雲II> and the film version of Triumph in the Skies <衝上雲霄> returned ideal box office sales. Due to the popularity of Line Walker, TVB plans to produce a film version to maximize on profits as well.
The film version of Line Walker will begin filming this summer. Charmaine and Raymond will reprise their roles. It was also speculated that TVB plans to invite Film Kings Nick Cheung (張家輝) and Sean Lau (劉青雲) to star as well.
Since the theme revolves around undercover police, TVB hopes to obtain approval to release the film in Mainland China as well. To increase viewer appeal, the film will focus on three major international drug rings.
Source: ihktv.com
This article is written by Huynh for JayneStars.com.
Sounds good. Hope Michael Miu is in it also. If Nick and Sean are on board, Ray will not be first lead.
I’m sure LF will demand equal or better roles than the rest of the male cast. 🙂
I suggest the big movie stars decline this Line Walker film.
How ya know?Do ya work in biz?
@Genx: I’m pretty sure the answer for your question is “No. No way.”
The above quote is like the ones in the gossips, only say, no proof, no way to prove.
TITS movie was really bad so I don’t think Line walker will be as good as the series
Loop,
“Triumph in the Skies” is a glorious travelogue with romance thrown in. It’s a thin formula, while “Line Walker” has potential for more suspense and thrilling plot.
i dont have high expectations,look at what they did with turning point 2,also a police-mole theme,it was a disappointment.but as long as you put enough star power in the movie it will become a succes no mather how crap the story(tits2)are,lol.
I didn’t even bother to/think about watching TITS movie cause they removed Sam and Issacs’ chemistry.
TITS feel way way short of expectations, i didnt even expect much just wanted to watch a good movie, not expecting great or amazing stuff from hk…but man the movie wasn’t even good
dont expect much from this, i guess just dont have any high expectations from anything tvb related
This sort of movie is done to death in HK and Infernal Affairs being the king.
Why don’t TVB do this like in Japanese counterpart;
1 series + 1 TV special + 1 movie + sequel for series + 1 TV Special + 1 movie
All tie ins??
Shhh, don’t give them any more ideas on how to milk their series to death
Japanese counterpart? What do you mean by that? You mean this line:
A manga – an anime – a live action – a movie – an anime sequel – a live action sequel – an anime remake – a live action remake – a movie – a TV special – a movie to end – a novel – a radio show – a prequel and so on.
Yes, it is the manga adaption :). And some mangas are dragging in 10-15 years without an end (Im talking about Detective Conan, Bleach, One piece, HxH, Toriko and of course, the finally-ended Naruto).
For series, normally only have a sequel or a movie, then ended. Well, their movies only last for 10-15 eps? A sequel isnt too much.
Well I like this.
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I guess Charmaine will not be filming any series this year?
If one, will be in the end of the year?
just want to see charmaine and nick/ sean in a movie together <3
Definitely with Nick. It’s years overdue. If only he’ll film a tvb series…
Why would Sean want to come and act as a supporting cast to Raymond? I’m afraid that if Sean does agree, Ray is so going to be overshadowed by the combination of Michael, Sean and Nick.
None of the above mentioned names are confirmed to join the movie. And in a movie, the definition of lead and supporting isnt as clear as TV. A main lead can appear only 20-30 mins.
^ michael is confirmed most likely unless tony leung take his spot back
Micheal Miu has never confirmed.
I doubt the two movie KINGS want to act with Ray and Sheh!They are still newbies compare to them. Moreover, a remake of TVB again. Boring!
I dont rmb if Nick Cheung has acted with Ah Sheh but Nick collaborated with LF in The last breakthrough and they are close to each other.
Why dont they want to act with newbie? They acted with tons of newbies without a complaint.
Oh yeah. You reminded me. I loved the last breakthrough. Nick did really well in that one and Raymond did a great job singing the theme song as a newbie then.
I love watching TLB.Good casts(Nick Cheung,Raymond Lam,Leila Tong and Sonija Kwok) and also good theme song.They went to Nairobi,Kenya to help people there.
Saw Charmaine’s interview yesterday, seems she is not aware of this.
I dont think Raymond is confirmed yet either.
Leave it up to TVB to jump the gun yet again and “announce” names that are not even confirmed to participate (lost count of how many times they’ve done this already). Of course people aren’t going to pay attention to the word “invite” — they just see the names Nick Cheung and Sean Lau and already there’s “anticipation” for the movie. TVB sure knows how to “milk” the HK Media as well!
Good news
Can someone tell me where I can watch the movie TITS online? Thanks xx
Oh, Lord, another movie? Stop it already TVB. Any of the sries I like, they milk it to death and mess everything ul. and i end up hating everything about it. Ekin’s Young & Dangerous, Laughing Gor, Triumph, even the Bundt! Ugh… besides, is 30s pts consider wellranked series now???
The other movies you talked about were kinda crappy, but this Line Walker movie will prob be the only other chance to see Charray again. I wouldn’t mind it. They ate such a great natural couple with lots of chemistry.
Young and dangerous come from tvb? Not come from comics?
why in the world did TVB make a movie out of TITS? Line Walker was a big success, but turning into a movie with new characters sounds weird.
I would definitely watch this movie,
tvb series are getting 22pts now…so 30 is a lot and considered movie worthy
imagine hktv has tv license…would tvb ratings be like 15-19 lol…remember when ratings were 35-40 few years back
I hope this movie focuses on Benz Hui’s character. Wasn’t it rumored the film will be a prequel about Chum Foon Hei?
I saw TITS the movie, and I was laughing my head off the entire time. TITS is a Comedy Romance film and I loved it. I haven’t watched Line Walker the series, and a lot of people said that it was really good, so I’m going to watch that next. So, I’ll give this movie a shot. Can’t wait to see it. 🙂
Guess you’re the only one here who likes TITS movie.
No, I really like it as well. It is lighthearted romantic comedy. My husband likes it too.
With Nick and Sean in the movie, Raymond will definitely be shadowed. No more Biological son treatment like he use to in dramas.
One of his delusional fan that loves being his spokesperson says tvb never treats him like a biological son.
Lolz, he cant be biological son anymore. You must forget the fact that he is now EEG’s managed artist.
.. really… tvb cannot outmatch korean productions, … line walker vs iris ? iris2 ? city hunter ? healer ? …. line walker just a tiny bite. …
City Hunter is Japanese :). The Korean version was a quite bad adaption if you compare it to the manga/anime.
Korean city hunter is a major flop
The movie wont feel the same if Micheal and Sammy are not in the cast
Not again, bringing someone back from the dead.
Charmaine is touching 40 yrs. old and she no longer that fresh sweet beauty of days gone by. Raymond is 4 yrs. younger. Time is not on their side. They should have an escape plan now.
Charmaine is no beauty and figure compare to Rosamund,Cherrie, Maggie, Wong Cho YIn and some of the stars in the early years. She dun have the “LOOK” in her to be a movie Queen. Maybe drama queen. Better go back to drama. Anyway I never watch any of her movie.