Chang Can Dunk

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Chang Can Dunk
Directed byJingyi Shao
Written byJingyi Shao
Produced by
StarringBloom Li
CinematographyRoss Riege
Production
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Distributed byDisney+
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chang Can Dunk is an upcoming American sports-drama film written and directed by Jingyi Shao.[1][2] Centered around an underdog coming-of-age story, involving high school basketball and the titular character's determination to overcome expectations.

Principal photography began in September 2021.

Synopsis[]

16-year-old Asian-American, Chang, is an unpopular high schooler who loves basketball, but is always underestimated. Though his peers treat him as though he is insignificant, he becomes obsessed with learning how to slam dunk. In doing so, Chang is determined to best the high school's all-star named Matt, all while hopefully winning the adoration of his romantic interest, Kristy.

Cast[]

  • Bloom Li as Chang
  • Ben Wang as Bo, Chang's best friend
  • Dexter Darden as DeAndre, a former pro-basketball player and two-time Estonia League MVP
  • Chase Liefeld as Matt

Production[]

Announced as in development in 2019 with a script by Jingyi Shao,[2] the movie was ultimately placed on hold and deemed a 2020 The Black List-ed movie, which includes screenplays that would not be released in theaters during this calendar year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] By September 2021, it was announced that Shao will also serve as director on the project, while Bloom Li was cast in the titular role. Chase Liefeld joined the cast later that month.[3] Rishi Rajani, Brad Weston and Negin Salmasi serve as producers. On November 4, 2021, it was reported that Dexter Darden and Ben joined the cast.[4]

Filming[]

Initially announced to begin production in October 2021,[5] principal photography commenced ahead of schedule in September of the same year. Scenes were filmed October 22-23, 2021 at Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut.[5][6]

Release[]

Chang Can Dunk is intended to be released exclusively as a Disney+ original film.

References[]

  1. ^ a b Desta, Yohana (December 14, 2020). "The Black List 2020: Scripts About Cannibals, Billionaires, and Tabloid Faves Make the Cut". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Chang Can Dunk". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Palmer, Roger (September 30, 2021). "Chase Liefeld Joins Disney+ Original Film "Chang Can Dunk"". What's On Disney Plus. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Palmer, Roger (November 4, 2021). "Dexter Darden & Ben Wan Join Disney+ Original Film "Chang Can Dunk"". What's On Disney Plus. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Fry, Ethan (September 17, 2021). "Stratford marching band show to serve as Disney movie backdrop". CT Post. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ Palmer, Roger (September 23, 2021). ""'Chang Can Dunk' in Development for Disney+"". What's On Disney Plus. Retrieved September 23, 2021.

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