Ending all the speculation the cast for Ang Lee's spy thriller, Lust, Caution, was announced. Lust, Caution marks Ang Lee's return to chinese language cinema after a lengthy delving into english language films with The Hulk and Brokeback Mountain.
“Lust, Caution” is adapted from a 26-page short story by noted woman writer Zhang Ailing. Set in 1930s Shanghai, when China was fighting Japan, the story is about a young secret agent Wang Jiazhi. She tricks a government official into an assassination trap then realizes her relationship with him has grown out of control.
Chinese mega-star Tony Leung will play the role of the government official. Relative newcomer, Tang Wei, will play the role of Wang Jiazhi. A mainland China star, Tang Wei was born in 1979 and is best known for starring in the CCTV drama "Policewoman Yanzi". She won the CCTV Movie Channel's Lily Award for best female role. She graduated from China's Central Academy of Drama, majoring in directing. Some say she resembles Taiwanese sex symbol Shu Qi. The male supporting role will be played by Leehom Wang. He portrays Kuang Yumin, a student collaborator of Wang Jiazhi's.
Filming is expected to start in September and will take place in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Shanghai though locations are still being scouted. Shooting length is also undetermined but Lee will have to keep in mind that Leung is also committed to the Lau/Mak crime drama Wounded City as well and that filming is fast approaching.