Donnie Yen to Lead 'Kung Fu' Film Remake, Addressing Original's Controversies

The martial arts star teams up with John Wick co-director David Leitch for a faithful adaptation of the 1970s series, aiming to rectify past criticisms.

• Donnie Yen is set to star in a film adaptation of the 1970s TV series 'Kung Fu', taking on the role of Kwai Chang Caine.
• The remake will be produced by Universal Pictures and 87North, with John Wick co-director David Leitch potentially directing.
• Yen's involvement is seen as a positive move, given his martial arts expertise and previous roles, including in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
• The original 'Kung Fu' series faced criticism for casting a white actor as a Shaolin monk and has a controversial legacy.
• The new adaptation aims to be more faithful to the original series, addressing past criticisms and potentially involving Yen in a creative capacity.

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