When Jiang Wu was filming with NI YAN, NI YAN affectionately called Jiang Wu "Wu Zige". Jiang Wu fans often call Jiang Wu "Brother Wu Zi" on social media.
In 218, Jiang Wu starred in the film Let Bullets Fly directed by his brother Jiang Wen, in which Jiang Wen played the role of a martial artist. The film was a great success, and Jiang Wu became famous for it.