Work out: Ludi Lin and his cast-mates underwent five months of stunt rep — double the time of the first film. Co-star Max Huang, who plays Kung Lao, recalls how Ludi was constantly asking to hit the gym and rehearse choreography.

Ludi Lin still finds it surreal to be in a sequel.

“I think 99, 98% of films don’t get make a sequel, and it’s rare,” he says.