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It is known that TVB will start filming a PTU-themed series at the end of June, with Chung Shu Kai, the executive producer of 'TVB New Wings', personally overseeing it. He revealed that, in order to make the series more cinematic, [they] have specially found Law Wing Cheong, the director of the movie "PTU", to assist in the shoot.
As for the cast, PTU certainly has to look for artistes with well-rounded acting skills and are physically fit to play the roles. It is known that the male leads have been decided to be Joel Chan, who has had a recent surge in popularity, is being pushed as this year's 'TV King', and is always very fit, along with Ron Ng, who has been mainly focusing on movies in recent years and can look the part and fight. In the series, they are playing PTU Sergeants, and there will be a lot of unexpected gunfights and big action scenes; it is definitely an extraordinary police series. When asked about the other candidates for the 'male elites', Chung Shu Kai frankly said, "We are still in the selection process. Want to find young actors who are cool, handsome, and muscular. Coming back this time, want to shoot a series with a strong cinematic feeling. This is also a future trend. Will later be looking for more movie directors and cinematographers to collaborate". In the series, there are also two female PTU characters. For the time being, TVB is still in the selection process. The candidates being considered include Natalie Tong, Katy Kung, Regina Ho, and Fiona Dai.
Joel and Ron flattered each other when they were interviewed by on.cc. Joel called Ron 'Big Brother', and [Ron] immediately pointed out that [Joel] is actually a 'senior'. Joel said, "I just received a notice from the company. Certainly very happy to be able to work with Ron. He is my son's godfather. Plus, he is mainly focusing on movies now; it is not easy to invite him to come back to TVB to film series. I have not worked with him in ten-plus years. We have matured now. Greatly looking forward to it. Hope that he looks out for me, this little brother! Godfather, look out for me!" Mentioning the collaboration with Director Law Wing Cheong, "He expressed, "I have not acted as a PTU before. Have certainly watched the movie 'PTU'...the movie is so famous! Actually don't know about the content and the script [of the new series] yet, and we don't know whom the female lead is yet!" He, who has a very fit physique, was asked whether he had to work out to become even fitter than now. He laughingly said, "Will definitely keep working out. Fortunately, there is still time for me to prepare. I will meet everyone in my fittest state. Director Law Wing Cheong is not shooting a movie...basically wouldn't be able to collaborate. It's so rare that Chung Shu Kai was able to invite him to come back for the shoot. I am already greatly looking forward to it. Really have to work extra hard".
In recent years, Ron has mainly shot movies, and was highly praised by his partners for his excellent action scenes. Since "Lord of Shanghai", he has not filmed a TVB series for many years. He said in an interview, "Really haven't filmed TVB series for many years. I only know that I'm working with Joel. Everything else is not known yet. Definitely have to work out though! (Joel is asking you to look out for him!) Wah! He is my senior. He is the one looking out for me!"
Natalie Tong and Regina Ho Are Both Considered Candidates
As for the female leads, 'TV Queen' Natalie and Katy have played fighter girls in series before. In particular, Katy fought remarkably in the series "Death by Zero" and won unanimous praise, while Natalie also showed her skills in "The Righteous Fists". Katy expressed that she had never worked with Ron before. As for acting as a female PTU, she said, "If the producer chooses me, would also be very thankful for his trust. Believe that this group will have a fresh feeling. Filming action scenes is no problem! Also trained again when filming 'Treasure of Destiny'. If really filming (action scenes) again, would also work out again to boost [my] stamina. I have never played this type of role before...feel that it is very challenging". Regina, who is also considered a candidate, had been admitted to a hospital for a tumour removal surgery earlier. She said, "I have fully recovered! But haven't received a notice from the company yet. Not clear about the details".
Yoyo Chen Looking Forward to Working with Ron Ng
Yoyo Chen is currently busy filming the new series "Happy Ever After?" as the lead, and is also shooting a Handover series at the same time. She will also be assigned a very interesting role in the new PTU series, but she said in an interview, "I have not received a notice yet! I rarely film this type of series. Even if [I] am not being a PTU member, but saying that the character is so interesting, I am looking forward to it even more, and I have also not worked with Ron before!"
*Credits to on.cc and orientaldaily
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