The 61-year-old Hong Kong actor and singer is one of Asias most successful and internationally recognized stars.
His other collaborations with Wong includeChungking Express,Happy TogetherandThe Grandmaster.
The latter trilogy formed the basis for Martin Scorseses Oscar winningThe Departed.
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai poses during a photocall for the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 80th Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2023Getty Images
I have no idea what neuroscience is… Ive been doing a lot of university-hopping, he laughed.
This will be Leungs first European movie.
Asked about his collaborations with Wong Kar-wai, Leung noted, Its so different.
We never have a complete script, so I dont know what to prepare before shooting.
I only get the script that day its very experimental.
But wow, that costs a lot of money.
I saw it on a flight, I dont remember to where.
It was interesting, kind of like a tribute to some 80s and 90s movies.
It was a very interesting movie, a very special movie.
He didnt respond about the tribute question, just sort of shrugged his shoulders.
When something happens, it happens.
I never calculate whether I want to do films or not …
I use my heart.
Leung called it a sort ofAmerican HustlemeetsThe Wolf of Wall Street.
In the movie, Leung will finally have the chance to play a villain.
Whats more, hes doing it oppositeInfernal Affairs Andy Lau.
Twenty years afterInfernal Affairs, we change positions.
