WIRO SABLENG 212: Sweeping Action, Comedy And Adventure In The New Official Trailer
Vino G. Bastian stars in the latest adaptation of the long-standing action adventure novel series from author Bastian Tito!
Vino G. Bastian stars in the latest adaptation of the long-standing action adventure novel series from author Bastian Tito!
As we speak, filming is already underway for Angga D. Sasongko’s latest directorial outing, Wiro Sableng 212 following its announcement back in February. Actor Vino G. Bastian is starring in the title role inspired by the 185-part series of martial arts novels from Bastian’s father, author Bastian Tito, which also spawned a television series. Plot details are scant while it is known that the story is set in 16th century Indonesia, centered on the numerically-marked, multi-gifted ax-wielding hero of legend, Wiro Sableng, who accumulates a number of striking abilities in his adventures. Official casting updates were made last week addition to actresses Sherina Munaf and Marsha Timothy, and Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, The Raid 2, Beyond Skyline) choreographing the cinematic fight fare with Jackie Chan stunt team vet Chan Man Ching, serving as action director. The film marks the first Indonesian endeavor for Fox International Pictures in its partnership with Lifelike […]
Photo: ‘212 Warrior’ Press Conference (via Twitter) You’ll be hearing a little bit from 20th Century Fox this month, so keep them in mind for a few updates in cinema, the first of which brings us to their local-language film production shingle Fox International Productions. Reports are now circulating that the company is currently partnering with Lifelike Pictures to develop its first feature film in Indonesia titled 212 Warrior, inspired by the 185-part series of martial arts novels from author Bastian Tito. The move marks the latest step for Fox International after its involvement on Korean productions such Na Hong-jin’s critically acclaimed sophomore action hit, The Yellow Sea, and his suspensful 2016 follow-up, The Wailing. Acclaimed director Angga D Sasongko, best known for Indonesian dramas, Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku (2013) and Surat Dari Praha (2016), has been tapped to direct the film starring Tito’s son, actor Vino G. Bastian, […]