Donnie Yen, the world-renowned actor known for roles in films such as 'Ip Man' and 'John Wick: Chapter 4', is confirmed to star in a feature film adaptation of the classic 1970s TV series 'Kung Fu'. The project is a collaboration between 87North and Universal Pictures, with David Leitch, director of 'Bullet Train', potentially directing and producing. The adaptation by 87North, a studio associated with the 'John Wick' franchise, marks a significant reboot of the series that originally starred David Carradine. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources including Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and IGN, highlighting Yen's connection to the project and his roots in Boston.
Action star Donnie Yen will come together again with John Wick studio 87North in a feature film adaptation of the classic 1970s TV series Kung Fu. https://t.co/gwM7NpH1Qn
Actor Donnie Yen, who grew up in Boston, will star in a film remake of ‘70s TV series “Kung Fu.” https://t.co/r2LFUKPNay
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Donnie Yen, who starred in Ip Man and John Wick: Chapter 4 among other films, will now take on David Carradine's role in a remake of Kung Fu by the director of Bullet Train. https://t.co/tNPwcCRe6A https://t.co/c77tsqsYVQ
Donnie Yen is aboard to star in a film adaptation of the 1970s Kung Fu TV series, produced by David Leitch. See more: https://t.co/vshMXBvUKV https://t.co/44hShYI1CJ
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Donnie Yen will star in ‘KUNG FU’, a film adaption of the classic TV series. 87North will produce with David Leitch eyeing to direct. (Source: Deadline) https://t.co/Hwb8C1Li3A
I mean, if it's going to happen, you can't do better than Donnie Yen... https://t.co/usJuLqUITj
EXCLUSIVE: World-renowned actor and influential Hong Kong action filmmaker Donnie Yen is set to star in 87North and Universal Pictures’ ‘Kung Fu,’ a feature adaptation of the classic 70s TV series https://t.co/AVWL9lh4pz