Thai Actor Tony Jaa Set To Star In Muay Thai Film Trilogy

EXCLUSIVE: Stars Collective and Thailand’s Film Odyssey Co. Ltd will finance and produce an untitled Muay Thai action film trilogy (currently referred to as Muay Thai Trilogy) which will feature Thai martial arts star Tony Jaa. Jaa has appeared in Furious 7 (playing the role of Kiet), Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy and Triple Threat.

Stars Collective will finance and produce the trilogy as a China-Thailand co-production, with the films shooting in Thailand and China.

Yuthlert Sippapak (Friday Killer) will direct all three of the “Muay Thai Trilogy” movies. Sippapak is the founder of production outfit Film Odyssey and will produce the movies alongside Stars Collective founder Peter Luo and co-CEO Nancy Xu. Luo was the producer of Malignant and Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark, among others. Jaa is also attached as an executive producer.

Incorporating Thai history and culture, the trilogy of films follows a talented young fighter named Suriya (played by Jaa) who travels back in time to the Ayutthaya period. He must learn to hone his skills and overcome limitations in order to save the king from assassination and then return to his era. As Suriya navigates the past and tries to save the kingdom, he must also contend with the potential consequences of altering the timeline.

“This trilogy is a journey of self-discovery with powerful and relatable themes that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds,” said Luo. “Yuthlert has a brilliant vision that we’re looking forward to bringing to life with Tony.”

Xu said: “Our Muay Thai trilogy checks so many boxes relating to what audiences want in big, eventized movies. Our mission is to make this trilogy an epic global phenomenon and we believe we have the optimal foundational pieces with Yuthlert and Tony and will continue to add talent in the coming weeks.”

Jaa added: “As the executive producer and star of the film, I have worked closely with the director and the rest of the team to ensure that we create a film that not only showcases the physical prowess of the sport, but also the mental and emotional strength that it takes to be a true fighter. We believe that our Muay Thai trilogy has the potential to be a truly unique and inspiring film that will resonate with audiences around the world. Our goal is to create a story that is both entertaining and meaningful, and that showcases the incredible talent of the cast and crew involved.”