Keluang Man (film)

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For the animated television series of the same title, see Keluang Man.
Keluang Man
Directed byAnwari Ashraf
Written by
  • Anwari Ashraf
  • Roshfaizal Ariffin
  • Luqman Sheikh Ghazali
  • Natasha Azlan
  • Zulaikha Zakaria
Based onKeluang Man
by Kamn Ismail
Produced byAnwari Ashraf
Starring
CinematographyZulkefli Zain
Edited byIrwan Ahmad
Production
companies
Distributed byAstro Shaw
Release date
2025 (Malaysia)
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay

Keluang Man is an upcoming 2025 Malaysian live-action superhero film based on the eponymous Malaysian animated series. Produced by Astro Shaw and Pasal Productions, it's a live-action film based on the animated series created by the late Kamn Ismail, and will be the first fully live-action film from a Malaysian animation series of the 1990s. The film will be directed and produced by Anwari Ashraf, who co-wrote it with Roshfaizal Ariffin, Luqman Sheikh Ghazali, Natasha Azlan and Zulaikha Zakaria. It stars Nas Muammar Zar as Keluang Man, Remy Ishak as Shamsir, Rosyam Nor as Ahmad and Anwaar Beg Moghal as Inspector Sahab.

The film was planned by Astro Shaw Writers' Room since 2019, led by Anwari and Roshfaizal. Development began in May 2023, when Anwari revealed the front page of the script through his social media. Nas was chosen as the main character through casting on social media from July to August 2023. Principal photography currently run in May 2024 after the Eid al-Fitr month.

Cast[edit]

  • Nas Muammar Zar as Keluang Man
  • Remy Ishak as Shamsir
  • Rosyam Nor as Ahmad
  • Anwaar Beg Moghal as Inspector Sahab

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

Official development begins in 2019, when Astro Shaw Writers' Room planned to make a live-action film led by Anwari Ashraf, who has written Polis Evo franchise and created two Astro Original Series, Projek: High Council and Projek: Anchor SPM, together with Roshfaizal Ariffin, who is known for writing and directing Didi & Friends The Movie.[1] Nas Muammar Zar or also known as Nas-T was confirmed as Keluang Man, through casting conducted by Astro Shaw via social media in July 2023, while it also got high volume of auditions and reactions from Nizam Razak, Naim Daniel[2] and various media outlets.[3] The auditions were later on extended until August 2023. Anwari was hired as a director and main writer of the film.[4] The film will be an origin story of Keluang Man[5] and will be aiming for a 2025 release together with BoBoiBoy Movie 3, that was scheduled for December of same year.[6]

Before Astro Shaw continue their project, it struck a partnership with Iconic Animation Studio, the original IP of Keluang Man. The partnership were signed in Astro's HQ in Bukit Jalil in May 2022 with the attendance of Raja Jastina Raja Arshad, Head of Astro Shaw and Nusantara.[7] Raja Jastina told The Vibes;

"We trust that the Keluang Man brand is highly esteemed in the local animation scene and has its loyal following, many of which who grew up with the animation series.

"Even though the series first aired a long time ago, it is still beloved by many Malaysians, and we see high demand and huge anticipation from the fans for the return of Keluang Man, proving that this superhero has a special place in the audiences’ hearts and is indeed evergreen.

"We hope that this good news would excite the fans and show that local animation has the potential to be elevated to greater heights.”[8]

— Raja Jastina Raja Arshad

The film was announced on 28 November 2023 by Astro Shaw and that the film will be released on 2025 together with BoBoiBoy Movie 3, produced by Animonsta Studios, that will also be distributed by them too.[9]

Pre-production[edit]

Nas-T (left), Remy Ishak (middle) and Rosyam Nor (right) were chosen to become main casts for the film.

Pre-production was starting by May 2023, when Anwari reveals the front cover of the script.[4] Later, Astro Shaw began casting the main character by 3 phases of audition, watched by Anwari himself on Astro's HQ, where the first phase received over 300 submissions in the Internet.[10][11] Besides Nas, Remy Ishak, Rosyam Nor and Anwaar Beg Moghal were chosen by Anwari himself. Anwari told the media that there will be other actors being cast from time to time throughout the filming session.[12] Astro Shaw are planning to turn Keluang Man into a cinematic universe inspired by Marvel Cinematic Universe, that won't be limited to just a single film.[13][14] Tiong Man, sidekick for Keluang Man will not be in the movie, even though there are demands from fans to include that character.[15]

Nas reveals that he learned four new martial arts to prepare for the film.[16] In the same article, Anwari confirmed that he's the one that requested Astro to buy property for Keluang Man to become a film.[16]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography currently run for 2 months starting May 2024, after Eid al-Fitr.[17] The stunt training will be led by Saiful Reza Shukor, action director of Projek: High Council.

Release[edit]

Marketing[edit]

Astro Shaw and Etika announced the collaboration through Wonda Coffee for Keluang Man with Calpis Soda and Mirinda for The Experts presented by Astro Shaw.[18] The collaboration for the film will be exclusively in KidZania Kuala Lumpur.[19][20][21]

Astro Gempak officially opened Wonda Coffee Keluang Man of the Month category to appreciate people for making good things in social media.[22] It will be later installed into Gempak Most Wanted 2024 in 2025, same year as Keluang Man release.

References[edit]

  1. ^ BuzzPopTV (24 May 2022). "KELUANG MAN: Filem Live-Action Oleh @astroshaw ?". YouTube. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  2. ^ Chua, Dennis (6 September 2023). "#Showbiz: Naim Daniel to audition for role in 'Keluang Man' movie". New Straits Times. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Ujibakat watak utama filem aksi langsung Keluang Man kini dibuka". tergini.com. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  4. ^ a b @anwariashraf (May 31, 2023). "Bringing 'Binawe' Back" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 December 2023 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "KELUANG MAN: Tona Kartun? #keluangman". YouTube. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  6. ^ Zahar, Fahim (31 October 2023). "BoBoiBoy Movie 3 Akan Tiba Pada 2025". Aksiz. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Keluang Man bakal difilemkan". MalaysiaGazette. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Iconic Malaysian superhero 'Keluang Man' makes its comeback on the big screen". The Vibes. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  9. ^ Ariffin, Raja Yusoff (4 December 2023). "Keluang Man Bakal Beraksi di Pawagam pada Tahun 2025". Dewan Budaya. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  10. ^ "KELUANG MAN Dedah Pelakon Utama! | Road To #keluangman 2025". YouTube. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  11. ^ "KELUANG MAN: Proses Uji Bakat! #keluangman". YouTube. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  12. ^ "KELUANG MAN: Mana Tiong Man? #keluangman". YouTube. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  13. ^ "KELUANG MAN: Universe? #keluangman". YouTube. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  14. ^ Isa, Mohd Haikal (11 December 2023). "Keluang Man permulaan 'Marvel' Malaysia?". Kosmo!. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  15. ^ Dzulkiply, Siti Athirah (4 December 2023). "Keluang Man dah ada, mana pula Tiong Man?". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
  16. ^ a b Mahmud, Farihad Shalla (2024-03-09). "Nas belajar empat jenis seni pertahan diri". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  17. ^ Lee, Marcus (30 November 2023). "Keluang Man Cast Revealed, To Begin Shooting in April 2024".
  18. ^ Vijayan, Sheela (2024-03-06). "Wonda Coffee, Astro Shaw partner up to bring 'Keluang Man' to the silver screen". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  19. ^ "Keluang Man di KidZania?". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  20. ^ "Keluang Man beraksi megah menerusi kolaborasi Astro Shaw, Wonda Coffee". www.astroawani.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  21. ^ "[VIDEO] Keluang Man mula 'beraksi' April ini, peminat berpeluang jadi superhero di KidZania". Majoriti.com.my (in Malay). 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  22. ^ "Undian Dibuka, Lee Weng Foong, Aliff Ahmad, Saharuddin Amirullah & Aleeya Zailan Calon Wonda Coffee Keluang Man Of The Month!". gempak.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.

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