‘The Modelizer’ Trailer Offers Love and Wealth in Modern-Day Hong Kong (Exclusive Video)
thewrap.comsaid to TheWrap at Sundance when discussing “Shortcomings, “You’ve seen Asians fight wars, you’ve seen them be crazy rich, but have you seen them at a diner eating a sandwich?” Of course, “The Modelizer” seems to offer up more crazy rich antics, but every demographic should have their wealth fantasies and Mad Libs-worthy romantic comedies too.
The film was shot in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic, with production taking place over three weeks in late 2020 and early 2021.
That meant, as noted in The South China Morning Post, they had the advantage of being the only major production operating in Hong Kong that summer.
That meant Mann was able to grab otherwise out-of-reach locations, quicker financing and the services of October Pictures. “We were fortunate we had the crème de la crème of crew members,” Mann told TSCMP. “Everyone was available and many hadn’t worked in six months actually.” “The Modelizer” stars Mann and Bratillieri alongside K-Pop star Nichkhun of the boyband group 2PM, Dominika Kachlik, Han Hrzic, Celinde Schoenmaker.
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