Martial arts legend Donnie Yen has signed on to lead the a film adaptation of Kung Fu.
David Leitch (Deadpool 2) has been developing the project since 2020 through his company 87North Productions. He will produce alongside Kelly McCormick, Stephen L’Hereaux, and Guy Danella and may direct the film.
Yen is a star in both China and the West with the hit Ip-Man franchise as well as appearances in blockbusters like Rogue One and John Wick: Chapter 4.
Donnie Yen is both an immensely talented actor and an action film legend, and it is a privilege to have a true martial arts master leading this global film. With Donnie in place as our leading man, it will be a thrill to collaborate with him, our creative partners, and Universal in reimagining this beloved story for the big screen.
David Leitch
The film will be based on the ’70s series of the same name which starred David Carradine as a martial arts master who wandered the Wild West after his master was murdered in China. Series creator Ed Spielman is attached as executive producer.
Source: Deadline
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