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Asian 'Night Manager' Adaptation Set for Youku Debut
15 Jan
Summary
- Chinese adaptation of 'The Night Manager' filmed across Asia.
- Eddie Peng and Sean Lau lead the 12-episode espionage thriller.
- Series to premiere on Youku in mainland China late 2026.
The Ink Factory and 127 Wall Productions have finalized production on a Chinese-language adaptation of John le Carré's "The Night Manager." This pan-Asian reimagining, featuring Eddie Peng as Jonathan Chan and Sean Lau as arms dealer Richard Kwok, is an 11-episode series set to premiere on Alibaba's Youku platform in mainland China in late 2026.
Shot across various locations including Hong Kong, Macau, and Bangkok, the series relocates the espionage thriller's narrative to an Asian context. Kelvin KinLong Chan directed the adaptation, with scripts by Cheung Feifan and He Liangyu. Isabella Leong and Carman Lee also star in significant roles within the production.
This collaboration marks a significant step for Youku in producing high-quality, diverse storytelling. The Ink Factory, which previously adapted "The Night Manager" in Hindi, views this project as a landmark interpretation for the Chinese audience, continuing le Carré's international legacy. Fifth Season will manage worldwide sales for the series.
