An upcoming 3D movie adaptation of Death Duel recently began filming at Hengdian World Studios, featuring Derek Yee as director and Tsui Hark as executive producer.
Literally translated as “The Third Master’s Sword,” Death Duel is based on one of the most popular works of wuxia novelist Gu Long. The story centers on Xie Xiaofeng, who is called the third master and is considered one of the top swordsmen in the world. However, he quickly becomes weary of the bloody occurrences in the martial arts world and mysteriously disappears.
Death Duel has been adapted many times, the most popular being the 1977 movie directed by Chor Yuen. In this version, Derek Yee actually starred as the titular third master, which gives him an edge in directing a new adaptation.
Death Duel will star Lin Gengxin as Xie Xiaofeng and Peter Ho as his rival, Yan Shisan. Also joining the cast are Mainland Chinese actresses Jiang Yiyan and Jiang Mengjie, though their roles have not yet been revealed.
source: jaynestars