LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Lucy Liu is set to play a major part in the upcoming VR game The Pirate Queen where she will be lending her voice and will fill in the role of executive producer. The project will be included in the Tribeca Film Festival which is based on the story of celebrated pirate Cheng Shih. It is written by Eloise Singer who is also producing-directing under the umbrella of her UK-based production company Singer Studios.
“Lucy is a formidable talent, her performance as the voice of the Pirate Queen is truly exceptional.” Eloise Singer said. “It was a pleasure working with her to bring the character to life, her ability to convey depth and nuance into the character has added complexity to Cheng Shih's personality, making the Pirate Queen a truly compelling and memorable character.”The ‘Kill Bill’ star will surely be adding depth to the project with her incredible voice and will be further helped by AAPI.
'A powerful pirate leader during the Qing Dynasty'
“I’m really excited to be working alongside Eloise to bring new life to a forgotten story about Cheng Shih – a fascinating woman, who with incredible resilience and tenacity, became a powerful pirate leader during the Qing Dynasty," said Lucy Liu. "This project marks the first time I embody a character through immersive storytelling. I’m honored to join forces with Singer Studios to share this historical narrative with a potentially new and expanded audience,” reports The Hollywood Reporter.
'Players take on the identity of Pirate Cheng Shih'
The singer studio, in a statement, said, “The Pirate Queen is the forgotten story of Cheng Shih – a woman in 19th-century China who became one of the most powerful pirates in history. When the leader of the fleet dies suddenly, a widowed Cheng Shih faces the possibility of losing her status, security, and even her life.” Adding, “Players take on the identity of Cheng Shih to complete a series of puzzle-based tasks, and outsmart enemies to become The Pirate Queen. The Pirate Queen game is part of an expansive franchise, currently being developed as a graphic novel, podcast, and TV series with Beijing, China’s Seesaw Films (The Farewell).”
