Donnie Yen is practicing martial arts. The picture comes from the artist's Weibo
Beijing News (Reporter Teng Chao) On February 1, action actor Donnie Yen's latest work was exposed. He will star in Hollywood director David Leitch (director's masterpiece "" and "DEAD"). Waiter 2: I Love My Family")'s latest work " kung fu ". This film is adapted from the American western adventure TV series "Kung Fu" of the same name in the 1970s. The series was once very popular in the United States and was loved by a large number of viewers.
The TV series version of "Kung Fu" broadcast in 1972 tells the story of the male protagonist Kane's master who is murdered and the various difficulties and dangers he encounters on the way to pursue the murderer. At the end of each episode, he will use all his unique skills to defeat the murderer. Opponent and problem solving, this play was extremely popular in the United States that year, and the performance of the leading actor David Carradine (who played Bill in the " Kill Bill " series directed by Quentin) also became a classic.
Stills from the 1972 TV series "Kung Fu". David Carradine plays the male protagonist Kane.
It is worth mentioning that Bruce Lee's widow once revealed that the concept of the American TV series "Kung Fu" was proposed by Bruce Lee, and that he intended to play the protagonist Kane, but was told that "American audiences are not ready to accept Asian actors." In the end 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", which can be regarded as fulfilling the last wish of his idol Bruce Lee.
director David Leitch expressed his high expectations when talking about Donnie Yen's participation in the film. He said: "Donnie Yen is a talented actor and a legend in action movies. It is possible to have a true martial arts master to participate and bring this well-known character to the stage." What an exciting thing it is to put the story on the big screen."
Donnie Yen has starred in many critically acclaimed action movies, from the "Ip Man " series, "Fury: Crime" to the Hollywood blockbuster "Interstellar" "Rogue One: Rogue One", "Xxx 3: Homecoming", and "John Wick 4", each of these works has received extremely high reputations. Especially in "Quick 4" released last year, the blind killer he played became an unforgettable character in the series, and 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.
It is reported that Donnie Yen is still filming the latest Chinese action movie "Misjudgment", and the filming of the Hollywood action blockbuster "Kung Fu" has also been scheduled in his work schedule.
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