Jackie Chan to star in 'The Karate Kid' remake As Mr. Miyagi

[Brian Damage]

Jaden Smith has found himself a mentor. Jackie Chan will take on Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi role in Sony Pictures' remake of The Karate Kid. The movie stars 10-year old Smith (The Pursuit of Happyness), who is the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, and will be directed by Harold Zwart (The Pink Panther 2). Will's production company, Overbrook, will produce, and Jada has been rumored for the role of Jaden's mother in the film. China Film Corp. Group will coproduce the movie, which will shoot entirely in China.

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[browneyes106]

I think Jackie will be ok in the role. But I will always love Pat.

[catlover79]

I think Jackie will be ok in the role. But I will always love Pat.
Me, too. I still don't see what the point is of remaking TKK, since it is such a pop culture staple. But I think Jackie Chan will do justice to the role of Mr. Miyagi. :cool:

[comedyfreak]

There will never be another Pat Morita. They should just retitle the movie it won't be the same and I'll skip this one and rent it instead.

[catlover79]

There will never be another Pat Morita. They should just retitle the movie it won't be the same and I'll skip this one and rent it instead.
Whenever I think of Pat Morita, I first think of that scene in Happy Days where he tried to teach Ron Howard karate. :rofl:

[comedyfreak]

When I think of him I first think of his stint on Sanford And Son as Achu.:D

[catlover79]

When I think of him I first think of his stint on Sanford And Son as Achu.:D
Yeah, he was funny there, too. :lol:

[Zebra 3]

Enough already with the remakes!