Universal Pictures has picked up the right to the classic 1972 TV series Kung Fu and they will be developing it as a contemporary-set action-packed feature film. While I know many of you are rolling your eyes at the notion of a Kung Fu film reimagining, you might like the fact that the movie will be directed by David Leitch, the co-director of John Wick and director of Hobbs & Shaw, Deadpool 2 and Atomic Blonde.
With Leitch at the helm, we know the film is going to be entertaining and filled with all kinds of ridiculously awesome action. The studio and director are currently looking for a writer to take on the project.
The original series starred David Carradine as a master martial artist “who fled China after his master was murdered. He wandered the Old West helping the downtrodden and weathering rampant racism while eluding assassins trying to kill him.” I grew up watching reruns of this show and I loved it! I hope that this film at least captures its western vibe.
Leitch is also attached to direct a remake of Bruce Lee’s iconic 1973 martial arts film Enter the Dragon at Warner Bros. So, the guy is looking to get his fill of classic martial arts films! I’ve enjoyed the films that Leitch has made and I hope that these Kung Fu and Enter The Dragon projects end up being great movies.
What do you think about Leitch directing a film based on Kung Fu?
Source: Deadline