karate kid Release Date: ‘Karate Kid’: New cast member, release date, plot and people behind Sony’s martial arts drama
Jackson’s role in ‘Karate Kids’
Nothing has been officially said about Jackson’s role in the movie, but he is being described as “one of the main characters” of the film. Joshua Jackson is best known for his roles in the teen drama series ‘Dawson’s Creek’, and the sci-fi series ‘Fringe’. He recently appeared as Dr. Christopher Duntsch in the Peacock crime drama series ‘Dr. Death’, he also starred in the Paramount+ ‘Fatal Attraction’ series.
Star Cast
Macchio portrayed Daniel LaRusso in 1984’s ‘The Karate Kid’, as well as its sequels, 1986’s ‘The Karate Kid Part II’ and 1989’s ‘The Karate Kid Part III’.
Ben Wang is best known for his role opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series ‘American Born Chinese’. If media reports are to be believed, he is skilled in many martial art forms, including Karate, Kung Fu, Gumdo, Kempo, and Taekwondo. He is also fluent in Mandarin.
Release Date
Sony Pictures has scheduled the film to release on December 13, 2024.
What ‘Karate Kid’ is all about?
Nothing has been said about the plot of the film, but Macchio will once again play Daniel LaRusso from the original ‘Karate Kid’ film trilogy. Jackie Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a Kung Fu master from the 2010 remake movie starring Jaden Smith.
Who is making ‘Karate Kid’?
Jonathan Entwistle will direct ‘Karate Kid’. He is best known for Netflix’s ‘I Am Not Okay With This’. Rob Lieber, best known for ‘Peter Rabbit’ will write the script of the film. Karen Rosenfelt will produce this Sony picture.
FAQs:
Who will feature in the latest version of ‘Karate Kid’?
‘Karate Kid’ will feature Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Ben Wang will portray the protagonist. The film will be set on the East Coast and focus on a teenager in China. Joshua Jackson has also joined the film.
When will ‘Karate Kid’ be released?
Sony Pictures has scheduled the film to release on December 13, 2024.
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