Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang in the new look to 'Karate Kid: Legends'

Sony Picturesthrough all his networks and official sites, he shared A new look a Karate Kid: Legendsa new delivery of the franchise Karate Kid,

The next sequel will link the worlds of “Miyagiverse” with the returns of Jackie Chan y Ralph Macchio as Mr. Han and Daniel Larusso, respectively. Mr. Han, from the 2010 REBOOT will go to Daniel for help to train the young Li Yong, played by Ben Wang (American Born Chinese).

It is precisely Macchio and Wang to whom we see in the image shared by the study, available at the end of this note.

The new installment will bring history to the east coast and will focus on a teenager from China (Wang) who finds strength and direction through martial arts and a hard but wise mentor (or two).

He coming-of-age The mythology of the original franchise will continue. The movie It is set three years after the events of the last season of the series Cobra Kai. It is the sixth delivery of the franchise Karate Kid y Connects uniquely the original story with the 2010 resetcreating a cohesive universe that honors past narratives while introducing new perspectives.

In addition to those mentioned, the cast makes it up Joshua Jackson (Dawson’s Creek, Doctor Odyssey, Dr. Death), Ming-Na Wen (Mulan, Agents of SHIELD, The Mandalorian) y Shaunette Renée Wilson (The Resident).

Jonathan Entwistle (I’m Not Okay With This, The End of the F***ing World) direct the feature film written by Rob dear (Peter Rabbit).

Official synopsis:

“When a new friend needs his help, Li participates in a Karate competition, but his skills alone are not enough. The Kung Fu Profess martials. “

The project was originally announced in September 2022, while Macchio and Chan's participation was revealed in 2023. In the case of Wang, a global casting for the role as Li Fong was conducted, which was won by the young man in February of this year.

Macchio played Daniel Larusso on the original tape, The Karate Kid (1984), and the two sequels of 1986 and 1989. He also resumed him in the series Cobra Kai. Chan for his part, gave life to Mr. Han in the 2010 reboot, The Karate Kid.

Karen Rosenfelt (Dopesick, Me Before Yousaga Twilight) produces the feature film.

Sony Pictures will premiere Karate Kid: Legends May 30, 2025.

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