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Since Eric Tsang took the post as TVB's General Manager, he has been committed to diversifying the types of series in order to achieve free expression for the arts. TVB New Wings, a production company under TVB, recently signed Cheung Tat Ming and Lam Chi Chung, and they will work together to remake a new series installment of Sung Sai Kit. The 1997 series "Justice Sung", which starred Cheung Tat Ming and Amy Kwok, can be said to be Cheung Tat Ming's representative work. Back then, the finale's average ratings reached 32 points; the results were outstanding. Plus, this year is the 25th anniversary of the broadcast of the series; thus, Eric intends to remake this series, and Cheung Tat Ming is the perfect choice. In addition to performing, Cheung Tat Ming and Lam Chi Cheung will also be serving as the screenwriters, planners, directors, and producers. It is expected to start filming in Mainland's Hengdian at the end of July. It is known that Cheung Tat Ming, who suffered from nasopharyngeal cancer, feels that his physical condition has been good in recent years, and regards this work as a challenge, so when Eric invited him, he readily accepted it.
Excited About Partnering New Lineup
The new version of protagonist Sung Sai Kit is different from the old one. The old version's look was more serious; the new version has a breakthrough, as there will be many different looks, such as pretending to be woman. The entire series is focusing on investigating cases. Since Cheung Tat Ming has multiple roles, he will not be acting as the lead even though he is making an appearance, so as to not be physically overwhelmed. It is known that Lai Lok Yi was originally the first choice to be the first male lead; however, due to the strict prevention and control of the pandemic in the Mainland, Hengdian has adopted closed-loop filming; the application procedures for Hong Kong people to go to Mainland to film are complicated. Plus, Wong Cho Lam had already led a group of siu sangs and fa dans to go up north for work. TVB does not want to cause a shortage of manpower by sending another person to go up north; thus, it has ben decided that, instead of Lai Lok Yi, who is rushing to film "Happy Ever After?", go up north, the lead has been changed to Vincent Wong, who is already in Mainland. Fa dan Elaine Yiu, who is also in Mainland, and King Kong, who has been away from TVB for a long time, are also taking part.
Vincent expressed that he had already received the related news: "Discussing the story with [Lam Chi] Chung in Mainland now. Trying to understand more first. He also has good ideas. This time, it's a comedy. I also really like to film the comedy series genre". He is excited about this lineup and hopes to create new sparks: "There are many peers I have nevery collaborated with before, and there are also great seniors. Immediately hit it off with [Lam Chi] Chung. Everyone is working hard in the creative process (Has it been a long time since [you] collaborated with Elaine?) Yes, but our chemistry is still there. (Do [you] have perform in a shaved head?) No need. This is a comedy. To be able to film with a group of comedy actors who are great at acting, hope that everyone is able to achieve good results and a good work and make viewers happy".
Elaine Yiu Filming Series After Series in Mainland
Elaine Revealed that, after completing the filming of the series "A Beautiful Dance", she will directly transfer to the "Justice" crew to film: "I will be working with Vincent. Still don't know what role [I] will be playing. Have already not collaborated for many years. The last one was 2013's 'A Change of Heart'. As for [Lam Chi] Chung, collaborating for the first time, so greatly looking forward to it". The weather is hot now, and have to wear thick costumes when working in Hengdian later. Elaine expressed that she is already mentally prepared. As for Cheung Tat Ming, he laughingly said in phone interview that it was still being prepared: "Will tell everyone if there are more details later. I also have an acting itch...want to play one of the roles".
In addition, regarding losing out on the new role, on.cc called Lok Yi about it. He admitted to the matter but expressed that it may be a blessing in disguise: "About half a month ago, received a phone notification about having to go up north to film. Was filming 'Happy' at the time, so the director arranged for my scenes to be filmed in a rush; however, after a short period of time, received a notification telling me that [I] did not have to go. (Very disappointed?) Would not. Within 20 years, have trained me that cast changes are normal matters. Changes are frequent. Perhaps the company has a special mission for me?"
Encountering Lam Chi Chung Again, King Kong Being a Sidekick to Show Gratitude
Artiste King Kong, who will be joining the crew in Mainland, is currently in Taiwan. He frankly said that he has not acted for two years, so [he] is greatly looking forward to it. He, who previously worked with [Lam Chi] Chung on many movies, expressed being delighted to have received his invitation this time, frankly saying that [he] has always been grateful to him for letting him know how to be an actor. King Kong said, "He did roughly tell me what I would be playing. In the series, I am being Sung Sai Kit's sidekick, but still don't know when [I] will actually be flying to Hengdian. Just know that it starts filming in July. Now, I have to deal with my business in Taiwan first. This series is a lighthearted comedy. I have also not acted for a long time, and I am very familiar with Vincent and Elaine, so greatly looking forward to it". Asked whether filming a Qing costume had to be dubbed, he laughingly said, "No problem! My Cantonese is very good".
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