Jason King, Zin Yang and Eugenie Liu have joined the forged of “The Evil Inside,” the brand new thriller from acclaimed Taiwanese filmmaker Lingo Hsieh now in manufacturing. The trio joins worldwide star Joan Chen, whose casting was beforehand introduced by Selection, within the genre-bending movie impressed by real-life occasions that shook a nation.

The undertaking marks Chen’s first Taiwanese characteristic movie, including one other milestone to the profession of the actor recognized for “The Final Emperor,” “Lust, Warning” and “Didi.”

King, a veteran of Taiwanese cinema because the Eighties who earned a Golden Horse Award nomination final yr for “A Journey in Spring,” will play Guang, an evangelical determine operating a nursing facility with darkish secrets and techniques. The character exploits terminally unwell sufferers in an unlawful playing operation disguised as compassionate care.

“Despite the fact that this character has a number of evil inside, I nonetheless need to present the humanity of such a darkish individual, how he will get there,” King stated.

“Her charisma and prowess truly elevate my efficiency. Psychologically, I feel we go tit-for-tat fantastically,” King stated about appearing reverse Joan Chen.

Director Hsieh praised King’s strategy to the complicated character. “Jason’s efficiency is filled with nuance and even grace, which makes his character so compelling,” she famous.

Rising star Zin Yang, who received a Taipei Movie Award for “Wrath of Want,” takes on the function of Meiyu, Guang’s loyal affiliate. “She’s not a cartoonish villainess,” Yang stated. “She’s a human being – blindly loyal, emotionally manipulated. I needed audiences to see her ache.”

Two-time Golden Horse nominee Eugenie Liu, acknowledged for her work in “Outdated Fox” and “Daughter’s Daughter,” performs Bao, Chen’s estranged daughter within the movie. “My character makes brutal decisions, however appearing reverse Joan offers me area to go deep. I’m honored she performs my mother,” Liu stated.

Hsieh, who gained consideration together with her 2016 horror movie “The Bride,” is directing and co-writing the thriller. The undertaking is being produced by DaSun Photos, recognized for creating cross-border collaborations between Southeast Asian and North American markets.