Sleeping Dogs movie director confirmed: Timo Tjahjanto takes helm with Simu Liu as Wei Shen
(Courtesy : Square Enix, United Front Games, Simu Liu)
Nobody 2 director is on the board!
It was already confirmed that the Sleeping Dogs movie is on the way, with Shang-Chi, Simu Liu, who will be playing the undercover cop Wei Shen.
Now, it has been confirmed that the movie has found its director. Simu Lin himself confirmed it on X/Twitter. Nobody 2 director, Timo Tjahjanto, will be directing this movie, which is based on the open-world action game.
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Sleeping Dogs Film: Director & cast details
Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto will be directing this film. He has worked on many small films and the biggest one was Nobody 2, a follow-up to the 2021 Bob Odenkirk action flick
He is also linked to the upcoming direct sequel to the Jason Statham-led project, The Beekeeper and Train to Busan Hollywood sequel.
Tjahjanto has publicly shown interest in directing the Sleeping Dogs movie on social media and now it has finally become true.
On the other hand, Simu Liu will be in the lead role as Wei Shen. He is known for the action film, especially his amazing role in Marvel’s Shang-Chi. He is also a part of Avengers: Doomsday.
The rest of the cast members or details are not out yet, as the studio and release date have not been decided.
Conclusion
Sleeping Dogs movie now has a director, main lead, and the script, which is already completed. Fans can expect the studio announcement and target release for the movie pretty soon.
Maybe 2026 is the year when things will become more lively and this project will finally come to life. Fans have been screaming for a sequel to the Sleeping Dogs game and maybe that might also come true in the future.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming Sleeping Dogs movie and the cast? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.
FAQs
Who is directing the Sleeping Dogs movie?
Timo Tjahjanto (Nobody 2, The Night Comes for Us).
Who stars as Wei Shen?
Simu Liu (Shang-Chi, Barbie).
Is there a release date for Sleeping Dogs film?
TBA—no studio attached yet; script complete.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When he’s not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.