Jackie Chan
The legendary actor is in talks to portray the martial arts mentor, much like Mr. Miyagi, which Pat Morita made famous in the original film and subsequent sequel. Jaden Smith has already signed on to portray the lead, who is picked on by bullies until he's taken under the wing of his mentor.
Harald Zwart (Agent Cody Banks) has also just signed on to direct the remake, which is being developed at Columbia Pictures, from a script by Chris Murphy. It is said that they aim to start production possibly this year in Beijing. Jaden Smith's father, Will Smith, is also producing the remake with his Overbrook Pictures partners James Lassiter and Ken Stovitz along with the original franchise producer, Jerry Weintraub.
The Karate Kid was released June 11th, 2010 and stars Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Rongguang Yu, Zhensu Wu, Zhiheng Wang, Zhenwei Wang. The film is directed by Harald Zwart.
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SWAK1774
Ken Watanabe is sexy. I also love Jet Li. But I can't see either of them as Miyagi. I'd rather not see a remake of this at all. But if it's going to be more of a comedy, I would rather see Chan doing the role. Kind of like the part he played in The Forbidden Kingdom.
3 years agoby @swak1774Flag
Chad Vital
Neither of them should be in it. The film shouldn't even be made or exist lol.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Voodoo_Pirate
I agree with Shelley on this one. Jackie Chan, meaning no offense, doesn't even come close to Pat Morita and Jet Li would do a much better job at it. But how about throwing Ken Watanabe in there, he would be perfect for this
3 years agoby @voodoo-pirateFlag
Mieko_Siede
Shelley, Jet Li is in my opinion, a stronger martial artist. He isn't the stunts-smith that Jackie Chan is, but isn't the actor Jackie Chan is either. I believe Jackie could do it from the comedic stand point of Mr. Miyagi. He better suits the blend, but this isn't the kind of movie for Jet Li. I don't really think this classic needs a remake.
3 years agoby @mieko-siedeFlag
Shelley
I personally think Jet Li would be better.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
ZanyZap
I really don't see the need for a remake.
But, I like Jackie Chan, so I'll live...
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
UNoLazyboy
I'm sorry but I don't think Jackie Chan can come close to the original Mr. Miyagi. No offense to Jackie, but ya.
3 years agoby @unolazyboyFlag
T.Clark
ugh...again, this...jackie chan...jaden smith...it's all like a Mad TV sketch...a bad one. idk how anyone can take Jackie Chan seriously anymore...it's beyond me
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Vamp
his is gonna be great!
3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag
AnnoyingFilmCritic
Some remakes have potential, usually effects laden movies. Remaking The Karate Kid is just a blatant cash grab. It will not have the charm nor heart of the original.
Unfortunately, nepotism has made stars of Jaden Smith, Kate Hudson and now Bruce Willis's daughter, Rummer, is trying to break in...
3 years agoby @annoyingfilmcriticFlag
Space101
I think I just got more stupider
3 years agoby @space101Flag
kylesamelin
Jakie Chan is too young and happy. Just look at the 2 pics on the article. wont work
3 years agoby @kylesamelinFlag
Mutant
Just call it : Will Smith's Kid
3 years agoby @zenderFlag
Err
yes.
there's no replacing pat freakin' morita, i hope they give jackie a name other than "mr. miyagi".
on second thought, what do i care, i'll never watch this movie anyway.
3 years agoby @err2005Flag
ed_wood
This movie is such a bad idea, please don't let this happen.
3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
Dark enV
I agree that this isn't a good idea to remake this classic. If I had to say anything I'd agree with DarkTower, they should change the title to the movie to make it seem like it's not related to the others or something. Jackie you're a pretty good actor but I swear if you ruin Mr. Miyagi I will be soooo ticked!!!
3 years agoby @dark-envFlag
DarkTower19
It better not be called the Karate kid if it's set in China and has Jackie Chan. Karate is an Okinawan/Japanese martial art. It could be the Kung-Fu Kid. But let's face it: it will suck either way.
3 years agoby @darktower19Flag
Chad Vital
Who cares about The Karate Kid? It was gay then and it's gayer now lol so leave it be.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Chad Vital
Pull the plug on this idea please. The whole project that is.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Shelley
Maybe the negotiations will fall through.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
T.Clark
This is gonna be a joke.
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Brainiac
incredible hulk wasn't a remake of a remake, it was just a remake. and really it was more of just a second try, sames goes for the punisher i think.
anyway this is a terrible idea, no need to remake karate kid, maybe if it was just a sequal that would make sense.
3 years agoby @thebdFlag
Draktyr
Remember that Jaden also wants to omit the crane kick from the film! :(
3 years agoby @draktyrFlag
JR
i enjoy remakes, most of them i like more that the original. BUT this will suck!
3 years agoby @supbitchFlag
ShadowfoxSC
forgive them Mr. Miyagi for they dont know what they are doing.
3 years agoby @shadowscFlag
Brian
And as far as remaking remakes....they already have. Hulk, Punisher....UGH!
3 years agoby @brianFlag
Brian
God awful!!!! How can they continue to butcher classic movies like this??????
3 years agoby @brianFlag
cyberrblob
i agree, this should not be touched! cash milking cows!! when will they learn?
3 years agoby @cyberrblobFlag
SCHoGY1
Another remake that should not be touched. Why not make a remake of Alien while you're at it....
3 years agoby @schogy1Flag
nitti21
What a waste of money, that could of gone on an original idea.
PLEASE stop remaking classic films.
3 years agoby @nitti21Flag