The movie will be the first of two from the first two to be produced by the Chinese production team, and is the first to be produced by an independent studio, Sony Pictures.

Hail, Caesar! The movie will be helmed by director Zhang Yimou, who will also direct and star as the main character, as well as co-produce the film with his friend and producer, Gu Jingwen (The World's End, The World's End 2), along with producer Jack Ma