He was Chirrut Imwe, the blind man who saw more than anyone in Rogue One, and now Donnie Yen brings his singular skills to a new big screen adaptation of 70’s classic Kung Fu which starred the late David Carradine. Working at the highest levels of Chinese cinema and Hollywood, Yen has been at the top of his game for years, so this will certainly be one to watch.
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. Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, and Guy Danella will produce through 87North, with Leitch eyeing to direct.
Stephen Chin wrote the screenplay. Stephen L’Hereaux will also produce, and Ed Spielman, creator of the original Kung Fu television series, will executive produce.
The original ABC series starred David Carradine as a master martial artist who fled China after his master was murdered. He wandered the Old West helping the downtrodden and weathering rampant racism while eluding assassins trying to kill him. He was a peaceful man until provoked, which happened at least once an episode.