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[short] When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.

[long] When the head of a powerful Taiwanese triad is shot by a mysterious assassin, his eldest son, legendary killer Charles "Chairleg" Sun (Justin Chien) heads to Los Angeles to protect his mother, Eileen (Michelle Yeoh), and his naive younger brother, Bruce (Sam Song Li) - who's been completely sheltered from the truth of his family until now.

But as Taipei's deadliest societies and a new rising faction go head-to-head for dominance - Charles, Bruce and their mother must heal the wounds caused by their separation and figure out what brotherhood and family truly mean before one of their countless enemies kills them all. An action-packed comedy and family drama, THE BROTHERS SUN is created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu.

Main Characters:
Michelle Yeoh as Eileen Sun, aka Mama Sun
Hoping to leave her past behind in Taiwan, Mama Sun has built a new life for herself and her younger son, Bruce, in Los Angeles. When her crime-boss husband meets his deadly fate, their safety is immediately in jeopardy.

Justin Chien as Charles Sun
As the elder son, Charles has followed in his father's footsteps and become a hardened criminal. He's settled into his life as a ruthless killer, but when his father is murdered, Charles must pay his mother and younger brother an unexpected visit in Los Angeles.

Sam Song Li as Bruce Sun
Having moved to California as a young child, Bruce has little memory of Taipei - and is completely in the dark about his family's past. When his infamous and respected older brother, Charles, suddenly shows up on his doorstep, Bruce's life is about to take an unexpected turn.

Highdee Kuan as Alexis
Being an assistant district attorney isn't an easy job, but Alexis is cut out for the demanding role. Driven and ambitious, she grew up with a strong sense of justice and work ethic.

Joon Lee as TK
Lee will play an aspiring gangster and Bruce's best friend since childhood. Living the life of a criminal requires one to be tough, loyal and smart - all qualities that he lacks.

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(07/18/24) The Brothers Sun was nominated for the "Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming" category at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

(03/03/24) 'The Brothers Sun' Canceled By Netflix After One Season

(02/17/24) Good Morning America video: Michelle Yeoh talks new role in "The Brothers Sun"   (01:43)

(02/08/24) The Direct: Will Brothers Sun Season 2 Happen? Lead Actor Shares Update

(01/13/24)
Variety: 'The Brothers Sun' Co-Creator on Subverting Asian Male Stereotypes and Why Michelle Yeoh Has Limited Fight Scenes
CBR: How The Brothers Sun Sets Up Season 2
Netflix video: A Mexican Confection Nearly Takes Out Justin Chien in The Brothers Sun Bloopers   (02:45)
Netflix video: Behind The Stunts | The Brothers Sun   (01:53)

(01/11/24) NBC: Michelle Yeoh captivates fans and critics in her newest role in 'The Brothers Sun'

(01/08/24) DailyMail: Netflix fans go WILD over new action drama starring Michelle Yeoh after binge watching the '10/10' show

(01/07/24)
Time: Michelle Yeoh Steals the Show in Netflix's Crime-Family Action Dramedy The Brothers Sun
Screenrant: Michelle Yeoh's New Netflix Show Is Already Certified Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes
MSN: Will 'The Brothers Sun' Return for Season 2?


(01/04/24) News photos: The Brothers Sun premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater, Los Angeles, January 4th.   ("Getty" photos)


(01/04/24)
Variety: Michelle Yeoh Breaks Down Her Bloody and Bone-Rattling Fight Scenes in 'The Brothers Sun': I'm Always 'Ready to Strike'
Fashionista: Michelle Yeoh and 'The Brothers Sun' Costume Designer Agreed: 'No Stereotypes'
The Wrap: 'The Brothers Sun' Review: Michelle Yeoh Anchors Netflix's Stylized Gangster Series
amNY: In 'The Brothers Sun,' Michelle Yeoh again leads an immigrant family with dark humor - but new faces


(01/03/24)
SCMP: Why Netflix action drama The Brothers Sun, with Michelle Yeoh, has family at its heart, and how the 'welcoming' Oscar winner put her co-stars at ease
Metro: Michelle Yeoh exposes the truth about painful stunts in gritty new Netflix series
The Brothers Sun Netflix Review: Humorous & Intriguing

(01/02/24)
Netflix video: Michelle Yeoh is Mama Sun | The Brothers Sun   (01:45)
Netflix Music: First Cut is the Deepest | The Brothers Sun | Official Soundtrack   (03:12)
Netflix Music: The Square | The Brothers Sun | Official Soundtrack   (01:29)

TVinsider: 'The Brothers Sun': Justin Chien Teases Action-Filled Fights & Family Humor


(12/26/23) Netflix video clip: Bruce's Life Is A Lie | The Brothers Sun   (01:10)

(12/23/23)
Netflix video: Making The Brothers Sun   (02:55)
EW: How the yakuza's attack against director Juzo Itami inspired Michelle Yeoh's new dramedy The Brothers Sun


(12/07/23) Netflix video: The Brothers Sun | Official Trailer   (02:32)


(11/30/23)


(11/10/23) The Brothers Sun will debut on Netflix on January 4th, 2024.
Netflix video: The Brothers Sun | Official Teaser   (00:54)

Hollywood Reporter: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien Fight to Protect Their Family in 'The Brothers Sun' Trailer
Collider: Michelle Yeoh Lives a Double Life in 'The Brothers Sun' Trailer

(11/07/23)
Comingsoon: The Brothers Sun Poster Teases Michelle Yeoh-Led Action Comedy Series
CBR: Michelle Yeoh's Netflix Series The Brothers Sun Gets Teaser Poster for Geeked Week


(10/19/23)
Netflix Geeked Week 2023 Official Trailer video has a glance of The Brothers Sun.


(05/22/23)
First look of The Brothers Sun:
Netflix video: Arnold Schwarzenegger's Action In Netflix Promo   (02:01,The Brothers Sun at 01:21~01:26)


(11/04/22) Filming of Season One of Netflix's The Brothers Sun wrapped two weeks ago.

(10/19/22) Taiwanese media reported that Taiwanese veteran actor Johnny Kou (Hsi-Shun Kou) plays Big Sun, Eileen Sun (Michelle)'s husband in The Brothers Sun. Kou recently returned to Taiwan after two-month of filming in the U.S.


(08/12/22) The Brothers Sun has been filming in Los Angeles since mid-July, 2022. Extras for portraying LAPD cops were called earlier this week.

The majority of the series will be filmed in Los Angeles and Taipei, Taiwan.


(07/27/22) The series is described as a dark action-comedy about two estranged Taiwanese brothers. One of them is a college student in Los Angeles and the other a Triad gangster in Taipei.

Bruce Sun, is a meek college student whose only concern is hiding his dreams of being the next improv comedy star from his mother. His estranged older brother, Charles Sun was raised by their crime boss father to be a ruthless killer and puts his duty to his family above all else. However, when their father is shot by a mysterious assassin, Charles has to go to Los Angeles to protect his mother and give Bruce a crash course in the family business.

(07/19/22) The Brothers Sun: Sam Li on Asian Representation, Michelle Yeoh & More

(06/13/22) Michelle will lead Netflix's dark comedy series The Brothers Sun. Set in Los Angeles and Taiwan, the eight-episode series follows a gangster from Taipei, Charles Sun, who is settled into his life as a ruthless killer. However, when a mysterious assassin shoots his father, Charles must go to L.A. to keep his mother and younger brother safe. Michelle will be joined by an all-Asian cast including Sam Song Li, Highdee Kuan, Justin Chien, and Joon Lee. The Brothers Sun also features an all-Asian writers room.


Michelle Yeoh will play the shrewd and observant Eileen "Mama" Sun, who has built a new life for herself and her son in Los Angeles - far from her past in Taiwan.

Justin Chien (Two sides: Unfaithful) will play Charles Sun, who grew up the elder son of a crime boss, groomed to be a hardened criminal. He goes to Los Angeles to protect his mother and younger brother but finds himself torn between the life he's been raised in and the life he could make for himself.

Sam Song Li (Better Call Saul) will portray Bruce Sun, who came to the U.S. as a kid with with little memory of Taipei and no idea of his family's past. When his infamous and respected brother shows up on his doorstep, Bruce is thrown into a world that he is vastly unprepared for.

Highdee Kuan (This Is Us) will play "Alexis." Driven and ambitious, Alexis grew up with a strong sense of justice and work ethic which resulted in her becoming an assistant DA.

Joon Lee (Dated) rounds out the series regular cast as TK, an aspiring gangster and Bruce's best friend since childhood. He wishes he was tough, loyal, and smart - but he isn't. But that doesn't stop him from trying.

Joining in recurring roles are Alice Hewkin (Sex Education) as May/June; Jon Xue Zhang (Eternals) as Blood Boots; Jenny Yang (Busy Tonight) as Xing; Madison Hu (The Boogeyman) as Grace; and Rodney To (Parks and Recreation) as Mark.

Brad Falchuk will serve as showrunner for the series, which was co-created by Byron Wu. In addition to Falchuk and Wu, Mikkel Bondesen and director Kevin Tancharoen will serve as executive producers.

Hollywood Reporter: Michelle Yeoh to Lead Cast of Brad Falchuk/Byron Wu's 'The Brothers Sun'
Deadline: Michelle Yeoh To Star In Netflix Series 'The Brothers Sun' With Justin Chien
Netflix: Michelle Yeoh Steps into a Crime-Driven Universe in 'The Brothers Sun'
Variety: Netflix Orders Gangster Drama 'Brothers Sun' From Brad Falchuk, Byron Wu


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