Johnny Tri Nguyen reappeared at the project's showcase event on the evening of 30/7 in TP HCM. He plays the supporting role of Huu Tuong Quan, tasked with protecting the tomb of King Dinh Tien Hoang from enemy sabotage.

The role marks the 52-year-old actor's return after nearly 10 years. He stated that he accepted the role because he was deeply moved by the character's story: a warrior sacrificing personal happiness for the greater good.

Johnny Tri Nguyen signed posters for fans. Beyond acting, he served as the action director, choreographing 12 martial arts scenes in the film, which is double the number in his 2006 work, "Dong Mau Anh Hung".

Born in TP HCM (formerly Binh Duong), he moved to the US with his family at eight years old. After a period as a singer overseas and a stuntman in Hollywood, he returned to Vietnam, gaining fame with films like "Dong Mau Anh Hung", "Nu Hon Than Chet", "Hon Truong Ba - Da Hang Thit", "Bay Rong", and "Teo Em". Occasionally, he has taken supporting roles in Hollywood films, such as "Da 5 Bloods" (2020), a USD 45 million production released on Netflix.

Actor Quach Ngoc Ngoan (left) plays Huu Tuong Quan, and Danis Nguyen plays Dinh Quoc Cong. Quach Ngoc Ngoan shared that he trained at Johnny Tri Nguyen's martial arts school for four months and learned to ride horses for his role as Ta Tuong Quan.

Do Thi Hai Yen and her husband, businessman Calvin Tai Lam. She transforms into Queen Duong, a character inspired by Queen Duong Van Nga. Director Nguyen Phan Quang Binh said that after completing the script, he immediately thought of Hai Yen, believing no one was better suited for the role.

Artist Tu Long was welcomed by fans of "Anh Trai Vuot Ngan Chong Gai 2024" at the event. Playing a Muong shaman, he stated that he accepted the role to contribute to spreading patriotic inspiration.

Actor Tuan Tran takes on the lead role of Nguyen Phong, a commoner warrior from a hunter background. Skilled in martial arts, he chose a reclusive life to avoid rigid structures. When the nation's fate is imperiled, Nguyen Phong decides to emerge.

Tuan Tran recounted overcoming difficulties during the final scene when he landed incorrectly, tearing a ligament. After the incident, the film crew had to devise a new fight sequence to suit the actor's health condition.

Hua Vi Van appears in a supporting role as a civil mandarin.

On the antagonist side, Hien Ngo (right) plays an assassin. She studied martial arts for 5 years to participate in action films, having previously appeared in "Bi Long Dai Ca", "Cua Hoi Mon", and the third season of "Ho So Lua".

MMA fighter Tran Quang Loc, who plays the scar-faced assassin, took selfies with the audience. He is a disciple of Johnny Tri Nguyen, having trained at Lien Phong MMA, founded by the actor.

The film, a historical fantasy, begins with the assassination of King Dinh Tien Hoang. Seven warriors are entrusted with a race against time, confronting hostile forces, to transport 100 coffins of the king in seven directions. The mission's purpose is to deceive enemies seeking to desecrate the king's tomb.

Mai Nhat

*Photos: Xuan Tho*