The Wandering Earth 2

The Wandering Earth 2
Teaser film poster
Traditional	流浪地球2
Simplified	流浪地球2
Mandarin	Liú Làng Dì Qiú Èr
Cantonese	Lau4 Long6 Dei6 Kau4
Directed by	Frant Gwo
Screenplay by	Frant Gwo Gong Ge'er
Based on	The Wandering Earth by Liu Cixin
Produced by	Liu Cixin Gong Ge'er
Starring	Wu Jing Andy Lau Zhang Fengyi
Production companies	China Film Group Corporation Guo Fan Culture and Media
Distributed by	China Film Group Corporation
Release date	22 January 2023 (2023-01-22)
Country	China
Language	Mandarin

The Wandering Earth 2 is an upcoming science fiction action-adventure film directed and co-written by Frant Gwo and starring Wu Jing, Andy Lau and Zhang Fengyi. The film is a sequel to the 2019 film, The Wandering Earth, which is based on the short story of the same name by Liu Cixin, who serves as the film's producer.

After the major box office success of The Wandering Earth, a sequel was announced by Gwo on 20 November 2019, before it was greenlit on 21 July 2021. Production for the film officially began on 13 October 2021^[1] and is set for release on 22 January 2023, the first day of the Chinese New Year holidays.^[2]

Cast[]

• Andy Lau
• Wu Jing
• Zhang Fengyi

Production[]

After The Wandering Earth was released to major commercial success in January 2019, director Frant Gwo announced at the Golden Rooster Awards on 20 November of the same year that a sequel was in the works, revealing that audience were being conducted and sorted to guide the sequel's guide structure which will pay more attention to characters' emotions as well as improving the visual effects. Gwo also stated that production may not begin for four years.^[3] On 2 December 2020, Gwo announced at the 2020 Golden Rooster Awards that the shooting plan for the sequel has initiated and have set the release date for 22 January 2023,the first day of the Chinese New Year holidays. A teaser poster which features the phrase “Goodbye Solar System” written in numerous different languages was also released. ^[4]

On 18 June 2021, Andy Lau announced during a live broadcast celebration of the 33rd anniversary of his fan club, Andy World Club, that he will be starring in the film.^[5] On 21 July 2021, it was reported the film has been approved by the National Radio and Television Administration and production is set to take place from October 2021 to March 2022 in Qingdao and Haikou. Wu Jing was confirmed to return to the sequel despite his character being killed in the previous film. Aside from directing duties, Gwo also co-wrote the script with producer Gong Ge'er while the film will be financed by Gwo's company, Guo Fan Culture and Media and China Film Company.^[2]

Principal photography for The Wandering Earth 2 officially began on 13 October 2021 in Qingdao, where a production commencement ceremony was held. Aside from Lau and Wu, actor Zhang Fengyi was also present, revealing his participation in the film.^[1][6]

Release[]

The Wandering Earth 2 is set for theatrical release on 22 January 2023, the first day of the Chinese New Year holidays.^[2]

See also[]

• Andy Lau filmography

References[]