Set during the , the film reimagines the Great Wall not as a defense against nomadic raiders, but as a fortress built to protect humanity from the Taotie —vicious, alien-like creatures that attack every 60 years.
The story follows European mercenaries (Damon) and Tovar (Pascal), who travel to China in search of "black powder" (gunpowder). Captured by the Nameless Order , a secret Chinese military force, William eventually shifts from a fortune-seeker to a hero, joining forces with Commander Lin Mae (Jing Tian) to stop the monsters from reaching the capital. Critical and Commercial Performance China - thedullwoodexperiment The Great Wall (2016)
The film featured an international ensemble including Matt Damon , Jing Tian , Pedro Pascal , Willem Dafoe , and Andy Lau . Set during the , the film reimagines the
With a staggering production budget of $150 million , it was the most expensive film ever shot entirely in China. Set during the