![]() The theme of drug-busting cops is a very popular one in China, and both audiences and authorities enjoy a good crime caper where the baddies are taken down. ![]() The thriller tells the story of an NYPD detective, played by Boseman, who hunts across New York for a pair of cop killers, only to uncover a huge conspiracy that implicates his fellow police officers. It made just $28.5 million domestically in 2019, where it was distributed by STXfilms, and has grossed only $50 million worldwide to date. “21 Bridges” is directed by Brian Kirk, who helmed episodes of “Game of Thrones,” and counts two pairs of powerful brothers on both sides of the pacific - Joe and Anthony Russo (“Avengers: Endgame”) as well as Wang Zhongjun and Zhonglei - among its producers, the latter pair as executive producers through Huayi. The news comes just days after Boseman posthumously won the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama motion picture with his work in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Chinese viewers paid more attention to the awards this year due to the best director win for China-born Chloe Zhao, which has sparked pride and nationalist anger. It was produced by China’s Huayi Brothers, as well as STXfilms, Los Angeles’ AGBO and MWM Studios. ![]() The Chadwick Boseman-starring police action film “ 21 Bridges” will hit Chinese theaters on March 19, the first Hollywood action title to debut in the world’s largest film market so far this year. ![]()
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