Into the Miyagi-Verse: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio team up for a new Karate Kid movie
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Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are starring in a new Karate Kid movie, and it’s coming out next year.
The pair announced the surprise news with a new video, calling for a global casting search for their new lead. Helmed again bySony, this signals the start of the Karate Kid cinematic universe as both of their characters starred in films years apart.
Jonathan Entwistle (I’m Not Okay with This, The End of the F***ing World) has been tapped to direct from a screenplay by Rob Lieber (Peter Rabbit,Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day).
PerThe Hollywood Reporter, the story will focus on “a teen from China who finds strength and direction via martial arts and a tough but wise mentor.” Per the official casting call website, the studio is looking for a Chinese or Mixed-Race Chinese actor between 15-17 years old who speaks fluent English and is a “smart, scrappy, and a skilled martial artist.”
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