1905 Movie Network News According to foreign media reports, Donnie Yen will star in the movie version of "Kung Fu". The film is adapted from the 1970s western adventure series of the same name. At present, the film has not yet determined a director, but David Leitch will produce the film in conjunction with Universal, and he is also expected to direct, and Stephenson will write the script of the film.
The original "Kung Fu" American TV series was launched in 1972, starring David Carradine. The story takes place in the western United States. The protagonist is a mixed-race Shaolin monk named Qian Guanchang, who comes to the United States to find his relatives. Qian Guanchang was taken in by the Shaolin Temple after his grandfather died. Under the guidance of Master Bai, he learned advanced martial arts. After coming out of the mountain, Guan Chang met Master Bai by chance on the street. The master was assassinated with a pistol by a certain royal family member because of his disobedience to official officials. Guan Chang killed the royal family in a rage. Under the guidance of the dying Master Bai, he decided to flee to the United States to find his missing brother. In the western United States, Guan Chang was involved in a series of disputes due to injustice on the road. At the same time, the killers sent by the Qing emperor also followed closely. Due to the rare Chinese elements at the time, this film was unique among American dramas in the early 1970s and aroused strong repercussions. .
In 1989, David Carradine said in an interview that Warner TV approached Bruce Lee to be the leading actor in "Kung Fu". For unknown reasons, Bruce Lee rejected the invitation. In 1971, Bruce Lee had returned to Hong Kong from the United States to film "Brother Tangshan", and "Way of the Dragon" was also in preparation. Maybe it was not so urgent to return to Hollywood, or maybe the conditions provided by Warner TV were not good. There is currently no other support for Kaladin's remarks. The drama was broadcast on American Broadcasting Company from October 14, 1972 to April 1975. The drama has a total of 3 seasons and 63 episodes. It is a rare American drama with Chinese themes.
