{
  "id": 8352343,
  "title": "Edison Chen ends near-decade big-screen hiatus with Anthony Wong’s ‘Temple of Wishes’, now shooting in Penang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/edison-chen-ends-near-decade-big-screen-hiatus-with-anthony-wongs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T01:07:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/19/edison-chen-ends-near-decade-big-screen-hiatus-with-anthony-wongs-temple-of-wishes-now-shooting-in-penang/235727"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Edison Chen returns to the big screen after a long absence, appearing in the upcoming Chinese New Year comedy Temple of Wishes alongside Anthony Wong. The 45-year-old Hong Kong actor was revealed as the co-lead opposite the 65-year-old Wong during the film's lensing ceremony in Penang, Malaysia, on September 17. Chen, who had stepped away from acting to focus on his fashion business and family, expressed his excitement about returning to the screen and thanked everyone for their support at the event. This collaboration marks a reunion for Chen and Wong, who previously worked together in the Infernal Affairs franchise and the 2005 film Initial D. The film, directed by Peiji, is set for a February 6, 2027 release and is expected to be filmed across Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Hengdian in China, and Bellagio, Italy. Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai welcomed the production, emphasizing the state's unique attractions and its potential for international collaborations.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Edison Chen is heading back to the big screen after nearly a decade away — and his c...",
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}