The cast and crew of the new version of 'Triumph in the Skies' came together on August 3  for the blessing ceremony of their production.

'Triumph in the Skies' is a revival of the drama that goes with the same title which premiered in 2003. It has received record-breaking ratings and was critically acclaimed. The sequel to the drama was aired in 2013.

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TVB, Media Asia Films and Shaw Studios are coproducing the big-screen adaptation of the drama series.

Now, 'Triumph in the Skies' returns with its film version, with Hong Kong actor Francis Ng returning for the main role of Hong Kong's first air pilot, Captain Sam Tong, just as it was in the drama. Actress Elena Kong also comes back to play her character named Heather Fong who depicts Skylette Airline's head stewardess.

The role of Jayden Koo, Skylette Airline's senior pilot in 'Triumph in the Skies 2,' will be played by none other than Chilam Cheung. Oceane Zhu, who made cameos in the first two episodes of the drama's sequel, will also be playing a supporting role in the movie.

In order to give the film a new taste, the producers decided on adding new characters to the hit drama's film rendition. Actor Louis Koo, singer-songwriter Jun Kung, and actress Amber Kuo will be joining the cast as well.

Louis Koo will be playing the role of the airline owner while Taiwanese actress Amber Kuo will be translating the character of Louis' girlfriend in the film. On the other hand, Jung Kung will be playing another important role.

Hong Kong actresses Sammi Cheng and Charmaine Sheh are going to play the role of the two female leads.

During the gathering, Sammi Cheng received attention for her unique appearance, dressed in a short-sleeved pilot outfit which displayed her tattoos on her arms and neck. During the press conference, the Canto-pop diva denied that she was revealing the nature of her character in the movie.

At first, it was rumored that she will be playing Fala Chen's previous character Holiday Ho, but Sammi Cheng will be playing a whole new character, according to reports.

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