Over the weekend, the cast of the upcoming Hong Kong movie, “Behind The Shadows (私家侦探)” dazzled fans at the Malaysia press tour. While in Kuala Lumpur, the stars met with reporters and shared some stories from the movie filming.
The movie stars Hong Kong actors Louis Koo (古天樂) and Raymond Wong (黃浩然), as well as actress Chrissie Chau (周秀娜). The film is also significant for having several local talents in the cast, including media personality Phei Yong (培永) and actress Yumi Wong (黄诗棋). One of the questions asked during the press conference was about working with Malaysian talents. In response to the question, Louis has nothing but praise for them.
The renowned actor specifically mentioned actor Tan Li Yang (陈立扬), who wasn’t at the press tour due to work. Louis praised Tan Li Yang’s performance, especially during emotional scenes, saying, “He had a scene where he had to grieve for his girlfriend. His two takes were enough to move people, but he had high requirements for himself. When he wasn’t satisfied with the first take, he asked for a re-do”. Louis said the actor’s dedication was what earned his praise.
Meanwhile, Phei Yong gave himself zero points for his acting, noting that he still needed to polish his skills. However, Louis contested, saying that Phei Yong has a bright future in acting. The 54-year-old even said, “His acting isn’t bad at all. Out of 100 points, I’d give him at least 60 points”. Castmate Raymond Wong also praised the Malaysian star, saying, “He (Phei Yong) said he was nervous during filming, but I think his acting was very good”.
The Hong Kong cast also spoke about filming in Malaysia. Unsurprising, the stars mentioned the food here, saying they loved the local cuisine. Chrissie also revealed that she had to restrain herself from eating so much as she had to be in shape for an upcoming project. However, she said she gave in because she couldn’t resist chowing down on her favourite Malaysian dishes.
We’re glad the cast had so many fond memories from the filming. “Behind The Shadows” will premiere nationwide on 12th June 2025 (Thursday). In the meantime, watch the clips of Louis Koo praising Tan Li Yang and Phei Yong’s acting skills below:
