- Sony introduced in late November that authentic Karate Child star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan from the studio’s 2010 remake will each star within the new undertaking
- The studio additionally introduced that they had been embarking on a world casting search to search out the brand new title character, with over 10,000 submissions on the primary day
- Now that search as come to an finish, with the studio touchdown on 24-year-old Wang, in line with The Hollywood Reporter
Practically 4 months after launching a global casting search for the new Karate Kid, Sony Photos have discovered their man, with Ben Wang touchdown the lead function.
The studio additionally introduced that they had been embarking on a world casting search to search out the brand new title character, with over 10,000 submissions on the primary day alone.
Now that search as come to an finish, with the studio touchdown on 24-year-old Wang, in line with The Hollywood Reporter.
Insiders claimed that Wang delivered a ‘standout audition’ that showcased his ‘deep connection to the charcter.’
Practically 4 months after launching a world casting seek for the brand new Karate Child , Sony Photos have discovered their man, with Ben Wang touchdown the lead function
Sony introduced in late November that authentic Karate Child star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan from the studio’s 2010 remake will each star within the new undertaking
It was additionally a giant plus that he is fluent in Mandarin and extremely expert in a number of martial arts disciplines corresponding to karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo.
The brand new undertaking shall be set on the East Coast and give attention to an adolescent from China, ‘who finds energy and route through martial arts and a troublesome however clever mentor (or perhaps even two).’
Sony Photos has already set a December 13, 2024 launch date, which places it up in opposition to Warner Bros. animated The Lord of the Rings: The Conflict of the Rohirrim.
With the discharge simply over 10 months away, it stays to be seen when manufacturing could start, or what number of different key roles have to be forged.
Jonathan Entwistle (I Am Not Okay With This) is directing from a script by Rob Lieber (Alexander and the Horrible, Horrible, No Good Very Dangerous Day)
Karen Rosenfelt is producing for Sony Photos, which has produced all the movies within the franchise, which have taken in over $618 milllion worldwide.
The franchise kicked off with 1984’s The Karate Child, which earned over $90 million home (fifth highest of the yr) and $130 million worldwide.
The movie starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, who each returned for 1986’s The Karate Child Half II and 1989’s The Karate Child Half III.
It was additionally a giant plus that he is fluent in Mandarin and extremely expert in a number of martial arts disciplines corresponding to karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo
The brand new undertaking shall be set on the East Coast and give attention to an adolescent from China, ‘who finds energy and route through martial arts and a troublesome however clever mentor (or perhaps even two)’
The franchise kicked off with 1984’s The Karate Child, which earned over $90 million home (fifth highest of the yr) and $130 million worldwide
The movie starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, who each returned for 1986’s The Karate Child Half II and 1989’s The Karate Child Half III
Sony additionally produced The Karate Child reboot starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson
Ben Wang is finest recognized for enjoying Jin Wang in Disney Plus’ American Born Chinese language and he can at the moment be seen as Jacob Zheng within the Imply Ladies musical
All three movies had been directed by John G. Alvidsen (Rocky) and written by Robert Mark Kamen (Taken) and produced by Jerry Weintraub, although they weren’t concerned in 1994’s The Subsequent Karate Child, starring Hilary Swank in her first main function.
Sony additionally produced The Karate Child reboot starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan and Taraji P. Henson.
The franchise additionally spawned the popular Netflix series Cobra Kai, which recently started production on its sixth and final season.
Ben Wang is finest recognized for enjoying Jin Wang in Disney Plus’ American Born Chinese language and he can at the moment be seen as Jacob Zheng within the Imply Ladies musical.
