Gemma Chan To Star As Anna May Wong in Upcoming Biopic

Gemma Chan is making things happen for an Anna May Wong biopic.

The Eternals actress is set to star, and produce, an upcoming movie based on the first Chinese American Hollywood movie star.

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THR is reporting that Gemma, along with Nina Yang Bongiovi for the flick.

“Anna May Wong was a trailblazer, an icon and a woman ahead of her time,” Gemma shared in a statement. “Her talent and her exploration of her art both in and outside of the U.S. was groundbreaking — and the challenges and prejudice she faced in the early 20th century as an actress speak directly to the conversations and the world we are navigating today.”

Tony winner David Henry Hwang will write the screenplay, which will be adapted from Graham Russell Gao Hodges’ 2012 biography, “Anna May Wong: From Laundryman’s Daughter to Hollywood Legend”.

Anna‘s own niece, also named Anna, will be a consultant on the film.

“I’m delighted that I’ll get to build on my aunt’s legacy with Gemma and Nina, who are Asian leaders in the forefront of storytelling,” she shared. “Anna May Wong’s presence in American and worldwide cinema was the first of its kind, and her representation continues to resonate today. She is the embodiment of inspiration for artists of color.”