Singapore – Chinese-American actor, Russell Wong, was present at HBO Asia’s media conference in Singapore to discuss his latest project, HBO Asia’s new mini-series, GRACE. Also present at the media conference were fellow cast members of GRACE, the Singapore-based actors Constance Song and George Young, and LA-based Singaporean, Pamelyn Chee.
George Young Constance Song Russell Wong Pamelyn Chee Tony Tilse at HBO Asia’s media conference
GRACE is HBO Asia’s third original production and the first that’s wholly conceived and developed by HBO Asia. The four-part horror mini-series centres on Russell’s character, a family man with a dark secret that threatens the lives of those closest to him. Only his path to redemption can save them.
Russell Wong and George Young
Relying on the psychology of fear, GRACE takes a western approach towards the horror conventions of Asia, blending aspects of Asian supernatural mythology and traditions in the context of modern real-life scenarios to tell the story of a flawed man and his family.
Premiering on HBO / HBO HD (StarHub TV Ch 601), October 17 at 10pm, the hour-long episodes of GRACE will air weekly, culminating in a two-part finale on Halloween, October 31. The mini-series will also be released on HBO GO one hour after it airs on HBO and on HBO On Demand the Monday after its HBO debut. The mini-series will be broadcast in English with Mandarin, with subtitles in selected territories. Local language audio options will also be available in the respective territories: Malaysia (Bahasa Malaysia), Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia), Hong Kong (Cantonese) and Singapore (Mandarin).
Non-subscribers can watch the first episode of GRACE for free via streaming on HBO Asia’s website (www.hboasia.com) and YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/HBOAsia) from October 18 for two weeks in the following eight territories, with subtitles where available: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand.
“We’re seeing more Asian productions and there’s never been a better time to tap on our regional talent to produce material that will resonate with the audience. Horror is a hugely popular genre in this part of the world and we hope viewers will respond likewise to GRACE, which explores concepts of family, vengeance and love,” said Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia.
Russell Wong (Romeo Must Die) leads an all-Asian ensemble cast which includes Taiwanese starlet Teresa Daley (Transformers: Age Of Extinction), and Singaporean actors Constance Song (Point Of Entry); Pamelyn Chee (HBO Asia’s Serangoon Road); Jean Toh; Vivienne Tseng (Code Of Law); Shane Mardjuki (Sayang Sayang); as well as acting veterans Lim Kay Tong (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story) and Lim Yu Beng (Anna And The King).
GRACE also stars Singapore-based George Young (The Pupil) and Nora Samosir (Masters Of The Sea); New Zealand-based Yoson An (Ghost Bride), with guest appearances by Jimmy Taenaka (HBO Asia’s Dead Mine) and Sunny Pang (The Collector).
Directed by the award-winning Australia-based Tony Tilse (HBO Asia’s Serangoon Road) and written by J. David Harden (Numb3rs) and the Hong-Kong based Zach Hines and Yalun Tu. The Singapore-based Derrick Loo (Blood Ties), serves as cinematographer; Ian Bailie (Atonement) as production designer; and Steve Evans (Underbelly) as editor. Costumes by the Singapore-based designer, Lai Chan; and stunts by the Singapore-based Action Horizons. GRACE is produced by HBO Asia with the award-winning production company, Infocus Asia (IFA), with the support of the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA).
GRACE was filmed in Singapore using the soundstages of Infinite Studios, featuring exterior locations across Singapore.
