Edison Chen announces film comeback in Penang

Actor Edison Chen has announced his return to the film industry, appearing at the commencement ceremony for the upcoming Lunar New Year film ‘Shen Ma Miao’ in Penang, Malaysia. Chen, 45, debuted a new rugged look featuring long hair and a beard, which he stated was specifically designed to fit his character in the production.

The film, directed by Malaysian filmmaker Wu Pei-ji, features Anthony Wong as a lead actor. This marks the first time Chen and Wong have shared the screen as major actors in 21 years, following their collaboration in the 2005 film ‘Initial D’. The production is expected to be a large-scale project filmed across multiple locations.

The film is scheduled for release on February 6, 2027, coinciding with the first day of the Lunar New Year. Other cast members include Peng Jing-ci and Xie Xin-ying.