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NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Hong Kong film star Daniel Wu is to play the lead in the martial arts drama Badlands, AMC announced Friday. The cable network said it has ordered six, one-hour episodes with an expected premiere in late 2015 or early 2016. The cast will include Emily Beecham, Sarah Bolger and Oliver Stark.
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Wu also serves as an executive producer on the series, which AMC describes as "a genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West."
"In a land controlled by feudal barons, Badlands tells the story of a ruthless, well-trained warrior named Sunny and a young boy who embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment," a synopsis said.
"After working together with such a talented team of executive producers, writers and executives at AMC, I am excited for the opportunity to bring this character to life," Wu said in a statement.
AMC is know for its celebrated series Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Walking Dead.
Wu's casting in Badlands was greeted with enthusiasm on Twitter.
"@steveyeun: @originalspin @danielwuyanzu @AMC_TV yeah!!!!! Wu!! Congrats!" Happy to join you at AMC brother!
Advertisement— Daniel Wu (@danielwuyanzu) December 19, 2014"@ManMadeMoon: @danielwuyanzu Huge congratulations, buddy. Martial Arts back on TV! Break a leg! (someone else's.)" Thanks!!!
— Daniel Wu (@danielwuyanzu) December 19, 2014
