Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Ang Lee’s ‘Old Gold Mountain’ Film Pushed to Spring 2026
Ang Lee's new movie, 'Old Gold Mountain,' is taking a bit longer to make.
It's based on a book about two kids who lost their parents and are trying to find their way.
They go on a journey, facing challenges and secrets from their family's past.
The movie is set to be filmed in northern California.
The story is about these two children who are newly orphaned immigrants in a land that doesn't accept them.
The director is taking time to get things just right before they start filming, with the production now expected to start next spring.
Ang Lee's next film, 'Old Gold Mountain,' production start delayed.
The film is an adaptation of C. Pam Zhang's novel 'How Much of These Hills Is Gold.'
The story follows two orphaned immigrants, Lucy and Sam.
The film's production is set to take place in northern California.
Chang-rae Lee wrote the movie adaptation.
- Who
- Ang Lee is directing the film; based on C. Pam Zhang’s novel.
- What
- Delay in production start of 'Old Gold Mountain' film.
- When
- Production pushed to next spring.
- Where
- Northern California
- Why
- Lee is finessing creative elements, and the location influenced scheduling.
- Film Title
- Old Gold Mountain
- Director
- Ang Lee
- Source Material
- How Much of These Hills Is Gold
- Author of book
- C. Pam Zhang
- Movie Adaptation
- Chang-rae Lee
- Production Companies
- Fifth Season, The Ink Factory
- Filming Location
- Northern California