Angelababy becomes alien-fighter in 'Independence Day 2'
- By Zhang Rui
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Chinese actress Angelababy will become a jet fighter pilot to battle aliens in upcoming Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster "Independence Day: Resurgence," directed by Roland Emmerich.
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Angelababy poses with one of the sleek space-crafts at Albuquerque Studios during the "Independence Day: Resurgence" Global Production Event on June 22, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. [File photo] |
Two decades after the first Independence Day alien invasion, Earth is faced with a new threat. This time, the United States will not be the only country fighting off the extraterrestrial invaders – many more countries will join in, including China.
Rain Lao, played by Angelababy, is the best Chinese pilot working at a moon base featured in the film.
Singaporean actor Chin Han will portray the leader of the Chinese Space Squadron, while another Chinese actress, Grace Huang, will appear in the film.
Many cast members from the previous installment will return, including Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Judd Hirsch and Vivica A. Fox.
The first "Independence Day" film grossed over US$817.4 million worldwide in 1996, becoming that year's highest-grossing film and the second highest-grossing film of all time at that point. It also won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. However, it was not imported to the China market and many Chinese fans watched it on DVD or online.
Producers hope the new sequel will ignite the nostalgia of older audiences while attracting new fans with its dazzling battle scenes.
The film will hit Chinese theaters on June 24, 2016, the same date that the film opens in North America and many other markets.
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