‘The Wedding Banquet’ Remake, Starring Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone, to Open BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

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This year’s BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival will debut Andrew Ahn’s remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet,” starring Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone, titled “Andrew Ahn’s ‘The Wedding Banquet.’

The movie set to make its global premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Monday evening, will instead make its international debut on March 19th at the BFI Southbank in London, and the star, Ahn, is expected to be present for the event.

Based on a recent announcement, “The Wedding Banquet” can be described as an amusing tale that revolves around a unique family dealing with the ups and downs of family pressures, exploring themes of queerness and cultural self-awareness.

Angela and her partner Lee have been struggling financially due to their unsuccessful IVF treatments. On the other hand, their friend Min, who is secretly a wealthy heir of a multinational corporation, has an expiring student visa. When his boyfriend refuses his marriage proposal, Min proposes a green card marriage to Angela in exchange for helping fund Lee’s IVF. However, their private wedding plans are disrupted when Min’s suspicious grandmother unexpectedly arrives from Korea, demanding a grand and extravagant wedding instead.

In addition to Yang and Gladstone, “The Wedding Banquet” features Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-Chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-Jung as its stars. This film was jointly written by Ahn and James Schamus, who were also the co-writers of the 1993 script’s original version. The producers for this movie are James Schamus, Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, and Caroline Clark.

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Alongside Yang and Gladstone, “The Wedding Banquet” boasts a talented cast including Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-Chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-Jung. The screenplay for the film was written by Ahn and James Schamus, who also wrote the script for the 1993 original. The producers of this movie are James Schamus, Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, and Caroline Clark.

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“The Wedding Banquet” stars Yang and Gladstone alongside Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-Chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-Jung. The script for the film was jointly penned by Ahn and James Schamus, who were also responsible for writing the original 1993 script. The production team includes James Schamus, Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, and Caroline Clark.

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“The Wedding Banquet” counts Yang and Gladstone among its stars alongside Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-Chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-Jung. The movie’s screenplay was co-written by Ahn and James Schamus, who were also the writers of the original 1993 script. The producer credits for this film are shared by James Schamus, Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, and Caroline Clark.

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Among its cast members, “The Wedding Banquet” includes Yang and Gladstone alongside Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-Chan, Joan Chen, and Youn Yuh-Jung. The script for the film was written by Ahn and James Schamus, who were also responsible for penning the original 1993 script. The production team consists of James Schamus, Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, and Caroline Clark.

Ahn expressed great enthusiasm about the international debut of ‘The Wedding Banquet’ at BFI Flare, a festival that fosters and showcases queer creativity. In a statement, he expressed pride in joining a cinematic lineage that includes filmmakers such as Amrou Al-Kadhi and Hong Khaou. Having developed a deep affection for London during his numerous past visits, he feels it’s fitting to share this heartwarming tale within the city.

The full BFI Flare program will be revealed on Feb. 18.

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2025-01-27 15:16