An open casting call has been announced by Sony Pictures for the upcoming franchise film Karate Kid starring original star Ralph Macchio and martial arts legend Jackie Chan, who led the 2010 remake with Jaden Smith.
Jonathan Entwistle will direct the Sony Pictures feature. Rob Lieber will write along with Karen Rosenfelt who is producing. Film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024.
Plot details are kept under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso, whom he played in the original “Karate Kid” film trilogy starting in 1984 and brought back on Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 remake movie.
Chan and Macchio launched a global casting search for a brand new karate kid to lead the movie, inviting young actors to submit audition tapes.
SEEKING
- LI FONG: Seeking young teen actor of Chinese or Mixed-race Chinese descent who can portray age 15-17 year old who is smart, scrappy and a skilled martial artist. Must speak fluent English. Conversational Mandarin is a strong plus.
Acting experience is a plus but not required. Must be available March thru June 2024.
If this sounds like a role that fits you or someone you know please send in your name, where you are based and located, a recent photo and a short bio to: karatekidcasting@sony.com
For more info visit https://sites.sonypictures.com/karatekidcasting/