Second Thai cave rescue film in the works as director rails to 'whitening' | Movie

A rival film on the rescue of the Thai cave was announced, a day after a first project was revealed – and only two days after the last child and coach were transported to the security after more than fifteen days underground. The film will be directed by Jon Chu, whose credits include four films Step Up, Now You See Me 2 and the upcoming comedy Crazy Rich Asians. The announcement came in the form of a tweet from Chu denigrating the film proposed by Pure Flix, the faith-based production group that promised an "inspiring" film.

"I refuse to let Hollywood #whitewashout the story of Thai cave rescue!" wrote Chu . "In no way, not on our watch, it will not happen or we will give them hell, there is a beautiful story about human beings who save other human beings." following tweets, the director reaffirmed his commitment to an ethnically accurate film, saying, "We must tell our stories especially the most important so that history does not get it wrong. Too important 2 let others dictate who the real heroes are. "

He continued," We have the power not only to MAKE history, but to be historians who also record. it is said correctly and respectfully, I could not sit here watching how others would "interpret" this important story. "

" These days of letting this happen are over. " We have arrived, and we are not playing. "

Crazy Rich Asians, featured as one of the major comedies of the summer, was also supported by the Asian Investment Group. Ivanhoe Pictures, who won the rights to Kevin Kwan's novel after a major bidding war. Chu's argument is to present leaders with a visual presentation of his first-generation American-Asian experience

. Pure Flix CEO Michael Ellis, based in Thailand, promised a friendly and respectful adaptation on Tuesday. Although all trapped boys and their trainers are Thai, divers come from all over the world.