Watch This: Inside Luke Evans’s Newest Film ‘Weekend in Taipei’

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Fans of high-octane action movies have something exciting to look forward to with the release of the upcoming film Weekend in Taipei, starring Luke Evans and Sung Kang. The movie, directed by George Huang, is set to hit theaters on November 1, and promises a blend of intense action, compelling storytelling, and a reunion of two stars from the Fast & Furious franchise.

Weekend in Taipei marks a special reunion for action movie enthusiasts, as it brings together Luke Evans and Sung Kang, who previously shared the screen in Furious 6. In that installment of the Fast & Furious series, Evans portrayed Owen Shaw, a formidable adversary who inadvertently played a role in the death of Kang’s character, Han Lue. The dynamic between their characters in the Fast & Furious saga was charged with tension and drama, setting the stage for what promises to be another electrifying on-screen partnership in Weekend in Taipei.

In Weekend in Taipei, Evans takes on the role of John Lawlor, a hard-nosed DEA agent who has dedicated his life to taking down criminals. His relentless pursuit of justice, however, comes at a personal cost, as he grapples with a past love that was torn apart by crime and corruption. This love interest, Joey Kang, played by Gwei Lun-Mei, was once the top transporter in Taipei. The two are unexpectedly reunited 15 years later during a mission in the bustling city of Taipei. The movie explores whether these two souls, separated by circumstances beyond their control, can rekindle their lost love amidst the chaos of their high-stakes world.

Directed by George Huang, Weekend in Taipei represents his return to feature filmmaking after a long hiatus. The film is co-written by Huang and Luc Besson, known for his work on films like Lucy and The Fifth Element. With Besson’s signature blend of action and emotion, the movie is expected to deliver both adrenaline-pumping sequences and moments of poignant storytelling.

Ketchup Entertainment, which has acquired the North American rights to Weekend in Taipei, is on a roll with a series of high-profile releases, including Michael Mann’s Ferrari and the upcoming reboot Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Their collaboration with EuropaCorp, the French production company led by Luc Besson, is expected to bring Weekend in Taipei to a wider audience, further solidifying their reputation for delivering quality action films.

As November 1 approaches, fans of Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-Mei, Sung Kang, and action-packed cinema will be eager to see how Weekend in Taipei unfolds on the big screen, promising a mix of intense drama, thrilling action, and a compelling love story.

Luke Evans, an openly gay actor, has starred in several hit movies throughout his career. Notably, he played Bard the Bowman in The Hobbit trilogy (2012-2014), which was a major box office success. He also portrayed the villainous Gaston in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast (2017), which grossed over a billion dollars worldwide. Evans starred in the action-packed Fast & Furious 6 (2013) as Owen Shaw, further solidifying his status in blockbuster cinema. Additionally, he took on a key role in Dracula Untold (2014), where he played the iconic character of Vlad the Impaler. He recently starred in 5lbs of Pressure (2024) and Our Son (2023) with Billy Porter.

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