“We’re making it with the China Film Group, so it’ll be based in Beijing. Mr. Miyagi was originally Japanese, so there’ll be a Chinese adaptation to it.”

EW is reporting thatis in is in negotiations for “” remake which is set to star 10-years-old‘s son. EW has also revealed that(The Pink Panther 2) will direct the upcoming remake. The speculation of Chan tackling Miyagi role could be true since previously the movie’s producer Will Smith has shared to MTV that the movie will be set in China.is on board to pen the screenplay.The original “Karate Kid” starsas Daniel LaRusso andas Mr. Miyagi. It centers on LaRusso, who has been a victim of school bully. Meeting a kind and humble Okinawan immigrant, Mr. Miyagi, he then learns to defend himself using karate.