David Carradine’s classic TV show Kung Fu ( 1972-1975) is getting remake from David Leitch, the action filmmaker known for John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (not to mention a possible Enter the Dragon remake).

According to Collider (via Deadline), Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to the Kung Fu TV series (does this mean Warner’s female-centric Kung Fu reboot is off?). The source also notes that the remake will be set in the present-day, unlike the TV series which was set in the 1800s.

Leitch is also producing, along with Kelly McCormick (Atomic Blonde). Additionally, original Kung Fu series creator Ed Spielman (The Young Riders) will be brought in to executive produce.

Back in 2013, it was announced that the late Bill Paxton (Aliens) was attached to direct a big screen reboot of Kung Fu. Unfortunately, Paxton left the project (before his passing) for unknown reasons. Then it was announced that Australian director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) was in talks, but a deal never materialized (via THR).

We’ll keep you updated on Kung Fu as we learn more.