China-U.S. WWII Spy Drama 'Operation Doolittle' Heads to Busan Market
The nine-episode World War II espionage series 'Operation Doolittle' is being introduced to buyers at the Busan International Film Festival's Asian Contents & Film Market. Cappu Films is serving as the worldwide sales agent for the China-U.S. co-production, which stars Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien, and Jeff Fahey. Ning Chang also appears in the 60-minute-episode drama.
Operation Doolittle is a nine-episode, hour-long espionage drama set in World War II. It is a co-production between China and the United States, with Cappu Films representing it worldwide and introducing it to buyers during Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market.
The cast features Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien, Jeff Fahey, and Ning Chang. Zhang has appeared in Legend of the Demon Cat; Van Dien in Starship Troopers and Sleepy Hollow; Fahey in Alita: Battle Angel and Lost; and Chang in Girls and The Soul.
The series may draw viewers interested in WWII espionage and cross-cultural productions, potentially expanding awareness of historical alliances. Its Busan market launch could affect buyers, streaming platforms, and Chinese-American creative partnerships by testing demand for co-produced prestige drama. Audiences in both countries might encounter differing historical narratives, which could spark discussion, though the show’s entertainment focus may keep political debate limited.