Jackie Chan is close to mentoring Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid. I think this is a great ploy for the remake. I enjoy Jackie Chan and believe that he can pull this performance to the top if he takes the role seriously.
The martial arts star is in discussions to star in Columbia’s remake of The Karate Kid. He would take on the role of mentor Mr. Miyagi, made renowned by Pat Morita in the original franchise.
Harald Zwart is set to direct the picture, which might start shooting this year in Beijing.
According to Hollywood Reporter, Jaden Smith is set to star as the boy to be mentored by Chan’s character. Like the original, which starred Morita and Ralph Macchio, the movie will examine the relationship between a martial arts expert and a boy who is picked on by bullies.
