Legend of Bruce Lee teaser poster News | TV | by Mark Pollard | 2007.08.17 China s state-run broadcaster CCTV is producing THE LEGEND OF BRUCE LEE, a 40-part television series on the life of Bruce Lee.
Filming, which began back in April on the $6.4 million dollar series, is taking place in Hong Kong and the U.S.
At one point Taiwanese pop idol and actor Jay Chou (INITIAL D) had been in the running for the lead role but it ultimately went to dance instructor-turned-actor Chan Kwok-Kwan (KUNG FU HUSTLE). I m nervous and also excited, but I will do my best, stated Chan when speaking to Chinese media. He added that Lee has been his role model since childhood and he has been practicing kung fu for many years.
Chan was originally discovered by Stephen Chow, who had hired him to choreograph a dance sequence for SHAOLIN SOCCER. Chow ended up putting him into the role of a Bruce Lee-like goalie based on Chan s resemblance to the late martial arts icon. Unlike most Chinese-produced TV series, this one is being produced with an international audience in mind.
A teaser poster (see left) that is circulating on the net shows recognizable international martial arts stars Mark Dacascos, Michael Jai White, Ray Park, and Gary Daniels as part of the cast. CCTV is planning to air the series in 2008.
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