Tony Leung not playing LKY in ‘1965,’ says Singapore firm

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Tony Leung not playing LKY in ‘1965,’ says Singapore firm
By Lisa J. Ariffin
July 15, 2011

Leung (right) prepares to shoot a scene for the film “Bodyguards And Assassins” in Shanghai June 26, 2009. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A Singapore film production company today denied rumours that Hong Kong superstar Tony Leung has been tapped to play the republic’s founding father in an upcoming movie about the island state’s separation from Malaysia.

Dismissing the widely-reported rumours of Leung’s role in the movie “1965”, Homerun Asia chief executive officer Daniel Yun said parts have yet to firmed up for the production.

“The rumours on the cast are factually inaccurate. The casting is on-going and no cast is confirmed,” Yun said today on Homerun’s website.

The US$5 million (RM15 million) film is a co-production between Homerun and China’s Zonbo Media, with Singapore permanent resident Lee Thean-jeen in the director’s seat.

On Wednesday, Lianhe Wanbao and Chinese online portal Sina reported the casting of top Hong Kong and American stars in the movie.

According to both sources, Leung was set to play a young Lee Kuan Yew in the movie.

Heavyweights Maggie Cheung and Hollywood actress Julianne Moore were also rumoured to star in the movie.

The film is scheduled to start production early this September, Sin Chew daily reported today.

 

[ballsathome]

What a disappointment. Though i had mentioned on another thread that he would be feeling disgusted, thought that he should at least oblige to give face?

 

[Windsor]

Why must there be another thread on the same subject? I believe the 3rd and 4th thread are in the Courtyard Cafe

 

[scbccb]

Heard rumours that someone is preparing to sue due to rumours suggesting that the lead actor is way too handsome for the character.

 

[hairylee]

Heard rumours that someone is preparing to sue due to rumours suggesting that the lead actor is way too handsome for the character.

They will have problem finding a actress to play gecko.

 

[shOUTloud]

They will have problem finding a actress to play gecko.

Personally I think the film will fail in this part of the world. LKY, like it or not, is larger than life here. His real life is already so theatrical with one final act about to start. Why do we need to see it on big screen? Maybe 10 years later when the main players all died leow.

 

[streetsmart73]

They will have problem finding a actress to play gecko.

hi there


1. the only ugly enough thing playing the gecko: patricia mok.
2. both of mouths look very identifical!
3. just don't understand why waste 5mil doing some history that every sheep is damn tired of it

 

[red amoeba]

meaning to say...the remunerations could not be settled, and the actor turned down the opportunity.

considering, when China shot their blockbuster film about the Chinese Communist party - all the big wigs, clamor to be in the cast, even willing to do it for FOC. You have Andy Lau playing a small role (cameo) amongst other A-listed actors / actresses.

To think, a local production about a local figure - they are not casting locally but at the onset, start looking for outsiders - thank you lor...whole film financed by local company but looking for outsiders to play LKY?

 

[Bigfuck]

Edison Chen fits the role best.

 

[The_Hypocrite]

Honestly, if Tony Leung plays the role of Old Man, he will be so despised by singaporeans etc he wont get another acting gig again, there might even be threats to him. Honestly, LKY is not popular in SEA and other Asian countries. Maybe malaysian chinese etc will like him + FTs. other than that. not much appeal.