# Edison Chen Returns to Film with Anthony Wong

> Edison Chen reunites with Anthony Wong for Temple of Wishes in Penang.
- Title: Edison Chen Returns to Film with Anthony Wong · Malay Mail
- Summary: Edison Chen reunites with Anthony Wong for Temple of Wishes in Penang. Edison Chen returns to films after nearly a decade with Anthony Wong in Temple of…
- Keywords: edison chen, anthony wong, temple of wishes, penang, chinese new year, film production, hong kong cinema, malaysia, news, world, Edison, Chen
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/19/edison-chen-ends-near-decade-big-screen-hiatus-with-anthony-wongs-temple-of-wishes-now-shooting-in-penang/235727
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-19T09:07:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: edison chen, anthony wong, temple of wishes, penang, chinese new year, film production, hong kong cinema, malaysia, news, world
## Edison Chen returns
Edison chen ends near-decade big-screen hiatus after stepping back from film to focus on fashion and family.
## Reunites with Anthony Wong
Chen and wong previously collaborated in infernal affairs and initial d before this project.
## Temple of Wishes film
The chinese new year comedy follows two men running a wish-granting temple and releases february 6 2027.
## Shooting in Penang
Principal photography began september 7 and continues until september 30 across penang and kuala lumpur.
## Penang's appeal
Penang offers scenic beauty and multilingual environment for film productions.
## Wong's comment
Wong joked about eating so much in penang that he gained weight and needs to lose it.
## Pang's comment
Pang said it was his first visit to penang and he enjoyed the local food.
## State tourism
Penang state tourism chairman welcomed the film as a chance to showcase the state through cinema.
## Key takeaway

Edison Chen returns to films after nearly a decade with Anthony Wong in Temple of Wishes, now shooting in Penang.