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Tzi Ma to Lead Modern Charlie Chan Series
17 Mar
Summary
- Tzi Ma stars as Charlie Chan in a contemporary Vancouver reimagining.
- The series follows a retired detective running a private agency.
- It aims to transform a problematic character into a dignified protagonist.
A new contemporary television series, "Charlie Chan," is set to star Tzi Ma in the title role. Set in Vancouver, Canada, the reimagined series features Ma as a Hong Kong immigrant who, disillusioned with the police department, establishes a private investigation agency catering to the city's overlooked.
Rae Dawn Chong will play Detective Joyous Green, and Aileen Wu will portray Charlie's daughter, Faye Chan. The project, produced by Quentin Lee and Cindy Au Yeung, aims to reclaim a complicated legacy, transforming a once-offensive caricature into a complex hero for contemporary audiences.
Creators Quentin Lee and Josh Sager will present the series package to international buyers at Series Mania Forum in France. The announcement was made at Hong Kong FilMart, underscoring the project's global ambitions and its focus on showcasing Canadian talent within a multicultural setting.
