Stephen Chow’s “Women’s Soccer” quietly starts filming, red envelope for the crew revealed.

Internationally-acclaimed director Stephen Chow’s (Chow Sing-Chi) latest film project “She Shoots,” has reportedly finalized its cast with Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat, Zhang Yixing, Zhao Lina, and South Korean actor Song Kang-ho leading the ensemble. The movie recently commenced shooting in Daya Bay, Shenzhen, with on-set crew members sharing photos online and revealing that they had just received red envelopes from Chow, containing 200 Chinese yuan each. Netizens couldn’t help but express their envy at the gesture.

At 62 years old, Stephen Chow had previously announced the preparation for his new film “She Shoots,” and the decision to hold global auditions for the lead roles, with the selection criteria dubbed as the “five major standards” sparking widespread discussion. The film has now officially started production, drawing attention to every move and detail of Chow by fans and internet users alike.

One netizen recently shared a picture of the red envelope on Xiaohongshu (a social media platform), with a post titled “The red envelope given by Stephen Chow is worth cherishing for a lifetime.” They claimed to be a crew member of “She Shoots” and had just received a “lucky money” red envelope from Chow, labeled with “Stephen Chow’s ‘She Shoots'” in golden letters. Many online users were curious about the “content” inside the envelope, which was revealed to be 200 yuan.

Numerous netizens viewed Stephen Chow’s generous gesture positively, considering it a departure from the rumored “stinginess” of the past. Some expressed their admiration, exclaiming “So cool, how can I become Stephen Chow’s assistant too? I want to go too!” revealing their hopes not only of receiving red envelopes but also of getting a close look at their idol while filming.

Furthermore, photos captured by netizens of Stephen Chow at the filming location showed him wearing a khaki-colored hat, dressed casually, his once dark hair now turned increasingly white with age. The set was bustling with activity, featuring numerous wire stunts for the actors, generating high anticipation among viewers for the film’s release.