Kung Fu Series Being Adapted for a Feature Film

[Lencho01]

http://collider.com/bill-paxton-kung-fu-movie/123672/

KUNG FU Series Being Adapted for a Feature Film; Bill Paxton in Talks to Direct

by Dave Trumbore Posted: October 31st, 2011 at 4:57 pm

In the early 1970s, a TV series called Kung Fu followed a Shaolin monk as he journeyed across the American Old West in search of his half-brother. The classic show is now making a move toward the big screen and Deadline reports that Bill Paxton is in talks to direct. In Kung Fu, the late David Carradine played the original Kwai Chang Caine, a Chinese-American orphan brought up in a Shaolin monastery. There is no word yet as to who will take over the role for the film adaptation.

Paxton has previously directed feature films Frailty and The Greatest Game Ever Played. Kung Fu will be written by John McLaughlin (Black Swan) and will shoot partially in China next summer under Legendary Pictures. Hit the jump to get familiar with the Kung Fu TV series.

[YT]gEtKj6keoYU[/YT]

 

[Pennywise]

EXCLUSIVE: World-renowned actor and influential Hong Kong action filmmaker Donnie Yen is set to star in 87North and Universal Pictures’ Kung Fu, a feature adaptation of the classic 70s TV series. Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, and Guy Danella will produce through 87North, with Leitch eyeing to direct.

Stephen Chin wrote the screenplay. Stephen L’Hereaux will also produce, and Ed Spielman, creator of the original Kung Fu television series, will executive produce