2024 has never stopped surprising us and now it’s Karate Kid fans’ turn to get excited, so hold on tight. Just in November of last year, Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan announced a new film in the franchise; However, they did not give more details… until now. It turns out that they finally revealed the name of the actor who will be the protagonist and the truth is that we already want to see him in action. This is Ben Wang, who, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the producers chose him because “he demonstrated a deep connection with the character.”
Finding Jackie Chan’s new partner was not easy, since the young man stood out among more than 10 thousand candidates, not only because of his talent but also because he speaks Mandarin fluently and is a great martial arts athlete.
What Will Jackie Chan’s New Movie Be About?
For now there are not so many details about the new Karate Kid movie, which will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber.
What is known is that the story will take place on the east coast of the United States, and will focus on a teenager from China who immerses himself in the world of martial arts under the guidance of a strict mentor.
And to All This, Who Is Ben Wang, the New Protagonist of Karate Kid?
Ben Wang is a 24-year-old actor who only started his career in 2021 and despite that, he already has a great career. He has been part of several films such as Launchpad, Sex Appeal or Chang Machaca, but what brought him great success was his role in Chinese American, a comedy series that combines action and is currently available on Disney Plus. In addition, Ben also recently participated in the remake of Mean Girls.
When Will the New Karate Kid Movie Be Released?
The new Karate Kid movie is expected to be released on December 13, 2024.
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva.
