First Group Still of Zhang Ziyi and Leon Lai in "Mei Lanfang" Released

The first group still of Chinese movie star Zhang Ziyi and Hong Kong actor Leon Lai's roles in Chen Kaige's biopic "Mei Lanfang" were released Friday. Mei Lanfang, (1894-1961) the most accomplished Peking Opera artist of the last century, was known for playing women's roles onstage. Leon Lai was selected to play Mei Lanfang. Zhang Ziyi plays Meng Xiaodong, Mei Lanfang's fellow performer. According to the producer, the film will be screened simultaneously around the world at the end of this year.

Zhang Ziyi and Leon Lai