Hong Kong heartthrob Andy Lau and Chinese actor Ge You will collaborate on a new movie based on the historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," the film's director said Wednesday.

The director, Daniel Lee, said he has already scouted locations in China and filming will begin next June.

The new movie tracks an elder's recollections of ancient Chinese battles.

"I've worked on this story for more than ten years," Lee said on the sidelines of a promotional event for his new release, "Dragon Squad."

Lau is currently working on "Mozi's War Strategy," another movie set in ancient China.

Ge is known for films such as "To Live," "Big Shot's Funeral" and "A World Without Thieves."

(Agencies)

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