Vampire Expert
| Company type | Television drama series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | ATV |
| Fate | Ended after two seasons; third season cancelled |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong |
Key people | Lam Ching-ying (lead actor) |
| Parent | Asia Television (ATV) |
Vampire Expert is a television drama from Hong Kong released in 1995, produced by ATV and featuring Lam Ching-ying in the lead role. This two-season series represents a shift from the 1980s era of Hong Kong's Chinese vampire movies to the television format. Although a third season was intended, it was ultimately cancelled in 1996 following the declining health and eventual passing of the main actor, Lam Ching-ying.
Synopsis
Taoist priest Mo Siu-fong (portrayed by Lam Ching-ying) and his disciple Ma Fan (Yung Kam-cheong) journey to Hong Kong on a mission to track down an ancient vampire.
Cast
- Lam Ching-ying as Mo Siu-fong
- Kingdom Yuen as Zung Gwan
- Yung Kam-cheong as Ma Fan (Season 1)
- Frankie Lam as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
- Mang Hoi as Mo's apprentice (Season 2)
Development
Capitalizing on the popularity of 1980s Chinese vampire films, the Hong Kong broadcaster ATV World created a TV series starring genre veteran Lam Ching-ying, who frequently portrayed similar characters. Lam agreed to participate for HK$1 million, with production commencing in early 1996.
Number of episodes
| Season | Episodes |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 50 |