Kungfu actor Wu Jing casts in comedian Guo Degang's directorial debut

Chinese Kungfu actor Wu Jing, who has grabbed increasing fame and public attention for Wolf Warriors 2, is going to show up in a new film, directed by famous comedian Guo Degang.

Wu attended a promotional event Monday afternoon in Beijing for Guo's directorial debut The Faces of My Gene.

Wu Jing (left) and Yue Yunpeng (right) attend a promotional event for famous comedian Guo Degang’s directorial debut The Faces of My Gene in Beijing on Monday afternoon, Nov 20, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

"Casting in a comedy film, I hoped to relax from the sweaty efforts involved in making an action film. Within the three days I spent in the shooting team, I watched with amusement their consecutive crosstalk shows."

The story centers on a talented author who is held back by his ugly looks, and hides his affection towards a beautiful girl.

The author travels back in time and meets his ancestors in different generations.

The film is scheduled to hit Chinese theatres on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Renowned film director Feng Xiaogang (right) attends a promotional event for his friend,comedian Guo Degang’s directorial debut The Faces of My Gene in Beijing on Monday afternoon, Nov 20, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Taiwan model-actress Lin Chi-ling poses with a book The Faces of My Gene in her hand. Lin also casts in Guo Degang’s directorial debut The Faces of My Gene. [File Photo provided to China Plus]