Filming begins in Dublin and Meath on supernatural action comedy Kung Fu Deadly
Posted: 19th February 2025
Filming has begun in Dublin and County Meath, Ireland on Kung Fu Deadly, a martial arts supernatural action comedy produced by Paddy McDonald (Predesination) and Nicholas Cooper (Zombie Plane). Paddy McDonald also wrote the script.
McDonald commented:
It is truly a privilege to be bringing such a novel and exciting movie to audiences with such a wonderfully talented cast and crew, and in partnership partners who are so supportive of the vision for this ground breaking Irish genre movie with tons of action and even more. We can’t wait to share it with audiences.”
The Irish/Australian co-production is directed by Fergal Costello (BAFTA winner for Brain In Gear), and concerns two hapless pest controllers who are thrust into mortal danger when they accidentally tranquillise a Taoist hunter of Chinese undead aka “Jiangshi” who are spreading through the city. Having interrupted her pursuit of a centuries old enemy and with the clock ticking, they must reluctantly band together to rid the city of this supernatural menace the only way they know how: extermination.
The film stars actor, comedian and YouTube sensation Steven He as Danny, and newcomer Michael Tient as his best friend, Frank. Gemma Chua-Tran, Jason Tobin and Max Huang round out the cast. Lee Huang is aboard as Action Director. Paddy McDonald is producing through his Spellmaker Productions alongside Nicholas Cooper for Parc Entertainment Capital who are also providing finance. The production is supported by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán and Screen Queensland.
Post Production will be handled by Brisbane based Chop Shop Post with Radioactive Pictures distributing the film in Australia and New Zealand. Executive Producers are Zane O’Donahoo and Chris Dirckze. Essential Film Group is handling worldwide sales.