After an international search that got countless entries, Sony Photo has actually discovered the following “Karate Kid” in 17-year-old Chinese American star Ben Wang, the workshop revealed on Monday. Wang just recently starred in the well-known Disney+ collection “American Born Chinese” along with Michelle Yeoh.
Wang will certainly star contrary Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, that will certainly repeat their legendary functions from the initial franchise business, in the new “Karate Kid” movie established for launch on Dec. 13, 2024.
Fluent in Chinese and extremely competent in numerous fighting styles, Wang amazed manufacturers with his display examination showcasing his acting ability and deep link to the function.
Helming the task is supervisor Jonathan Entwistle, understood for his work with Netflix’s well-known collection “I Am Not Okay With This” and “The End of the F***ing World.” The movie script originates from Rob Lieber, author of the preferred kids’s movie “Peter Rabbit.”
Expert manufacturer Karen Rosenfelt, whose credit scores consist of the “Twilight” legend and the “Percy Jackson” movies, will certainly generate.
Covering nearly thirty years, the greatly preferred “Karate Kid” franchise business has actually made over $618 million at the worldwide ticket office. Its hit offshoot collection “Cobra Kai has actually presented the home to a new generation and made an Emmy election while doing so.
The Hollywood Press reporter initially reported the information.
