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Donnie Yen on Working with a Former Ip Man Alum for The Prosecutor

The Prosecutor star Donnie Yen reveals how the film's Ip Man reunion almost went in an entirely different direction.

Renowned martial artist and actor Donnie Yen has made another epic return to the big screen with his latest film, The Prosecutor. And in a recent interview with Screen Rant, Yen shared insights into the casting decisions and the creative process behind The Prosecutor that resulted in an unexpected Ip Man reunion.

As it turns out, originally, the script featured a younger actor in Kent Cheng's role as Bao Ding, but Yen felt that an older, more experienced character would better suit the story. He tells the site, "In the beginning, in the original script, it was a younger guy to play this kind of partnership, and I thought, 'You know what, I want someone who's been into that position for the longest time,'" Yen explained. "That character should be someone who's 9-5, he doesn't change, and he goes about just doing his job without really understanding what his job means to him. So I wanted that type of character for exchange, you know? I needed an older, experienced character like him."

The Prosecutor Cast and Plot Details

The Prosecutor follows Yen's character, a dedicated officer-turned-public prosecutor, as he navigates the complexities of the legal system to uncover the truth and seek justice for someone wrongly accused of a crime. With a storyline that explores the gray areas of justice, The Prosecutor has generally impressed viewers with its intense narrative and powerful performances. Alongside Yen and Cheng, the expansive cast includes Julian Cheung as Au Pak-man, a law-educated drug lord who runs a barrister's chamber, Michael Hui as Grand Judge, a high court judge who presides the drug smuggling case, Francis Ng as Yeung Tit-lap, an apathetic chief prosecutor of the Department of Justice, and MC Cheung Tin-fu as Lee King-wai, a police inspector and Fok's former subordinate

In addition to its recognizable cast, The Prosecutor is also directed by Yen, making the film a well-rounded creative endeavor for the popular action star. Though, for those who have already seen the film, what were your thoughts on The Prosecutor?

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