Thai hand-to-hand star Tony JAA (the “Ong Bak” franchise), to which the meaning “worldwide” has long been quite applicable, has officially signed with a Hollywood film company Starlight Entertainment contract for three films.
Moreover, according to the message Deadline, an action trilogy is planned, the main character of which should be Jah. By the way, he also took on producing duties along with Peter Law ("Midway") and Michael Shelby ("Triple Threat")
The as-yet-untitled action film, which producers hope will launch a trilogy, stars Jha as a legendary hitman who mysteriously disappeared for three years, triggering renewed interest in his person beyond the crime bosses he worked for. but also from government agencies.
Interestingly, Starlight Entertainment and Tony already have a joint project that seems to be going nowhere. If anything, we are talking about the thriller announced in the middle of last year "Silence".
Here's what the company's CEO says about the upcoming project Peter Law:
Tony is ideally suited to lead a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping project where his physical capabilities match the requirements for a leading man. He can show off his impressive set of skills to spin this story around the world.
Let's remember that Jha made a lot of money in Hollywood, sometimes looking into Asian cinema. For example, fans of the actor are waiting for the premiere of two fantastic action films "Jujutsu" и "Monster Hungter", as well as Chinese comedy "Chinatown Detective 3".
We hope that Tony will finally be allowed to develop to the fullest with a leading role in a future project.
Another action movie star and martial artist, but this time from China, also decided to “visit” the Dream Factory.
It is about Jackie Wu (duology “War of the Wolves”, “Shaolin”), which due to health problems For some time he gave up action films, starring in dramas, romantic comedies, science fiction and war films. In fact, after "Guardians of Martial Arts" Wu was not noticed waving his arms and legs.
News came from unexpected places. Famous Hollywood Producers Joe Russo и Anthony Russowho helped Wu with his action movie "War of the Wolves 2", invited the Asian action star to their new project.
In fact, the Russo brothers decided to make a remake of the Vietnamese action comedy "Bodyguards from Saigon" (2016) director Kena Ochiai. The script will be handled Alex Gregory (TV series "Veep") and Peter Huyck (“What Men Want”)
The main role in the film will be played by Chris Pratt (franchise "Guardians of the Galaxy", "Avengers"), which, together with Jackie Wu will embody on the screen typical loser friends who make their living by protecting a client, which, of course, doesn’t work out very well for them. But one day they get involved in such a serious matter, from which they definitely cannot get away with it.
It is still unknown who will be in the director’s chair, and, importantly, responsible for the action. We, remembering the friendship of the Russo brothers with Sam Hargrave, we hope for him. Surely, despite problems with legs and 46 years of age, Jackie Wu there is something to show with proper management.
Two teaser posters of the upcoming military action film called "Mercenary Career" (Career as a Mercenary) with the star of Chinese hand-to-hand cinema Max Zhang starring.
This film has a very difficult fate. Initially plannedthat the project will be directed from the producer’s post by himself Jackie Chan, and his friend will direct the film and lead the screen Liu Ye. However, for unknown reasons, the action movie was transferred to other people, but retained the name and general concept.
At this point, filming is almost complete. Michael Chiang, who previously was exclusively a screenwriter (“Daisy’s Army,” “Our Sister Mambo”) and "Mercenary Career" became his directorial debut.
The synopsis of the film is still unknown, as well as the location where the release will take place. According to foreign sources, Jackie Chan I saw this film as a big budget action movie with theatrical release.
But the names of the main characters of the film are known. Besides Max Zhang (“Ip Man 3”, “Invincible Dragon”) took part in the action film Aarif Lee (Cold War 2, Armor of God: The Quest for Treasure), martial artist and actress Jiang Luxia (“Ip Man: The Last Stand”, “Undercover: Punch and Gun”).
Nothing more is known about the film. It can be expected no earlier than in the second half of 2021.
Former UFC middleweight champion and current actor Michael Bisping ("Triple Threat") will star in the film adaptation of the novel "The Journeyman: Another Side of the Boxing Business, a New Look at the Noble Art" Author Mark Turley.
A Briton has been appointed director of the upcoming boxing drama Dax Phelan, known for his auteur thriller "Jasmine" (2015)
According to information Deadline, Bisping will play Kenny “The Beast” Breen. Kenny was once a successful boxer, but after doctors discovered he had neurological damage, his success began to decline. Now Brin is an alcoholic and drug addict who decides to return his career, starting from scratch. Now he is a “journeyman” and a living punching bag for young athletes.
The film, which received this name - "Journeyman" (Journeymen) will be filmed in the UK. The producers are still the same: Mark Turley, Dax Phelan With my friend Eric M. Klein (“Jasmine”) and Bisping himself. The film's consultant is a talented journeyman in life, an English former boxing champion - Johnny Greaves.
Today "Journeyman" is in pre-production, but we can only wait for news.
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Tags: Journeyman, wolf pack, Aarif Lee, Jackie Wu, Joe Russo, Johnny Greaves, Dax Phelan, Chris Pratt, Michael Bisping, Michael Chiang, Max Zhang, sports drama, Tony JAA, Jiang Luxia, Anthony Russo
Yes.
The previous ones are the ones from Tiger Style Media?
Complete crap, not a movie. The previous two are much better.
Damn, that looks pretty good. I'll have to take note. Thanks.