Lulu Wang Blasts Hollywood for Hiring Ron Howard to Direct Lang Lang Biopic

Lulu Wang photo via Miami Film Fest / Ron Howard photo via David Shankbone

BY Josiah HughesPublished Sep 23, 2020

Yesterday, the news was revealed that Ron Howard had been hired to direct a biopic about famed Chinese concert pianist Lang Lang. Today, The Farewell director Lulu Wang has spoken out against the decision.

Wang addressed the decision in a series of tweets, explaining that Howard was not really qualified to tell the story. Wang added that she doesn't want the film herself, but believes the studios should do better when hiring.
 

 
 
In a statement released to The Hollywood Reporter, Howard and his producing partner Brian Grazer said, "Lang Lang's story is one of determination, passion, sacrifice, and finding the inner strength to beat the odds.... This film is a bridge between two cultures that share universal truths about the gauntlets we face in the pursuit of greatness."

 

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