(female lead Huang Shengyi)

The comic TV drama "Kung Fu Champion"(功夫状元), which is based on Stephen Chow's mega-hit "Kung Fu Hustle" has formally start production Monday.

The movie's story line revolves around a series of ridiculous contradictions that occur between a poor man and a millionaire.

The original lineup of the film "Kung Fu Hustle" will also in the cast of the TV series, including the female lead Huang Shengyi and martial-arts veteran Yuan Qiu.

Hong Kong comedian Stephen Chow will direct the film, but will not play an on-screen role.

CRI Exclusive / Editor: Shen Min / Photo: sina

(HK veteran star Ng Man Tat)