Get Ready for Laughs and Action in Taipei Weekend!

Second Trailer for ‘Weekend in Taipei’ Action Comedy with Luke Evans

From the Creators of Taken and The Transporter

Second Trailer for ‘Weekend in Taipei’ Action Comedy with Luke Evans

By Alex Billington, October 17, 2024

Ketchup Ent. has debuted a second official trailer for Weekend in Taipei, an action comedy meets romantic thriller arriving in theaters in November. The original working title was Weekend Escape Project, but now it’s in Taipei – directed by a Taiwanese-American filmmaker and starring a Taiwanese actress.

The Plot

On a deep undercover mission in Taipei, DEA agent John Lawlor was doing everything right… until he fell in love with his informant, beautiful Josephine "Joey" Kwang, one of the best transport drivers. Compromised and cover blown, John was forced to flee. Now, years later, John is back in Taipei for the weekend. But is he here to finish the job? Or to win back Joey’s love?

Starring

• Luke Evans as John
• Gwei Lun-mei as Joey
• Sung Kang
• Wyatt Yang

Directed by

• George Huang, director of Swimming with Sharks, Trojan War, and How to Make a Monster, plus the TV series "American Heiress" most recently

Screenplay by

• Luc Besson and George Huang

Produced by

• Luc Besson and Virginie Besson-Silla

Release Date

• November 8th, 2024

Trailer

Posters

**Conclusion**

Weekend in Taipei is an action comedy meets romantic thriller directed by George Huang, starring Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei, Sung Kang, and Wyatt Yang. It will be released in select US theaters on November 8th, 2024.

**Frequently Asked Questions**

Q1: What is the release date of Weekend in Taipei?
A1: November 8th, 2024

Q2: Who stars in Weekend in Taipei?
A2: Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei, Sung Kang, and Wyatt Yang

Q3: Who directed and wrote the screenplay for Weekend in Taipei?
A3: George Huang and Luc Besson

Q4: Who produced Weekend in Taipei?
A4: Luc Besson and Virginie Besson-Silla