Gong Li confirmed to play Lang Ping in "Chinese Women's Volleyball Team" and Hui Ruoqi may be played by Guan Xiaotong

Gong Li confirmed to play Lang Ping in "Chinese Women's Volleyball Team" and Hui Ruoqi may be played by Guan Xiaotong

Gong Li is confirmed to star in the film "Chinese Women's Volleyball Team", playing the role of Lang Ping, head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Directed by Chen Kexin, the film spans 40 years and tells the moving story of the struggles of several generations of the Chinese women's volleyball team and their tenacious struggles and glory for the country.

At the film launch ceremony, director Peter Chan said that in terms of actor selection, in order to ensure the professionalism and watchability of the sports scenes, professional athletes may be considered for casting. However, now there is news that Gong Li will play Lang Ping, and previously someone on the Internet revealed that Guan Xiaotong will play Hui Ruoqi, and Zhang Lanxin will also join.

Gong Li

"Chinese Women's Volleyball Team" began preparations two years ago and was officially registered and approved in March 2018. The screenwriter is Zhang Ji, who has collaborated with Chen Kexin on "Chinese Partners" and "Dear". The starring lineup of this film is awaiting official announcement. The film will be officially released on the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2020 to cheer for the women's volleyball team in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.

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