Donnie Yen's latest work has been revealed. He will star in the latest work " Kung Fu " by the popular Hollywood director David Leitch. According to foreign media reports, the film is adapted from the American western adventure TV series "Kung Fu" of the same name in the 1970s. The series was a hit in the United States and was loved by a large number of viewers. The "Kung Fu" movie is directed by David Leitch, the director of "John Wick " and "Deadpool 2: My Family".
The TV series version of "Kung Fu" tells the story of the male protagonist Kane who encounters various difficulties and dangers on the way to pursue the murderer after his master is murdered. At the end of each episode, he will use all his unique skills to defeat his opponents and solve difficulties. , this play was extremely popular in the United States at that time, and the performance of the male protagonist David Carradine also became a classic.
According to "Empire" magazine, Bruce Lee 's widow once revealed that Bruce Lee came up with the concept of the American TV series "Kung Fu" and that he intended to play the protagonist Kane, but was told that "American audiences are not ready to accept Asian actors." Eventually performed by David Carradine. Donnie Yen has said on many occasions that Bruce Lee is his idol. After more than 50 years, Donnie Yen starred as the leading actor in the movie version of "Kung Fu", fulfilling his idol Bruce Lee's last wish.
Hollywood director David Leitch, who has directed blockbusters such as "John Wick" Season 1, "Bullet Train" and "Deadpool 2", expressed great expectations when talking about Donnie Yen's participation. He said: " Donnie Yen is a talented actor and action legend, and it is so exciting to have a true martial arts master take the lead and bring this beloved story to the big screen."
Donnie Yen from From the critically acclaimed movies " Ip Man " series and " Fury·Case " to the Hollywood blockbusters "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and "X-Men: Return to the Limit", every outstanding film The movies are deeply rooted in people's hearts and have received extremely high reputations. Especially in "Quick Chase 4", the blind killer he played is the most unforgettable character in the series, and he was even named by the audience to request a spin-off. Last year, Donnie Yen simultaneously served as director, producer, and star in the movie "The Legend of Qiao Feng". He also talked about how he faced one of the biggest challenges in his career.
Donnie Yen is currently filming the latest Chinese action movie "Misjudgement", and the filming of the Hollywood action blockbuster "Kung Fu" has also been scheduled.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Xiao Yang
editor/Gong Lifang
