Text/Yangcheng Evening News all-media reporter Hu Guangxin

Donnie Yen will star in and direct the new one-man spin-off film "The Legend of Kane" in the "Fast and Furious" series, becoming the first Asian actor to direct and act in Hollywood. This time, he will not only return to the role of "Blind Killer" Kane, but also create a new chapter full of Hong Kong-style violent aesthetics as a director, and complete a comprehensive upgrade of the narrative and style of action movies.

The film invited the screenwriter of "The New Batman 4" to cut it himself, and continued to be filmed by the gold medal production team of the "Fast Pursuit" series, telling the story of the "Fast Pursuit" universe. Although the main plot has not yet been revealed, it has been revealed that "The Legend of Kane" will continue the ending of "Fast Pursuit 0", telling the new adventure of Kane after leaving the "High Table". The film, produced by Lionsgate, is scheduled to start shooting in Hong Kong this year.

Donnie Yen's action movies have countless fans in various countries and have always had a strong influence around the world. The previous "Ip Man" series made the name of "Master Ye" famous all over the world, and the new film "Misjudgment" at the end of last year received a high score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, so that his directorial works have been recognized by audiences around the world.

Adam Fogleson, Chairman of Lionsgate, said: "Donnie Yen is not only a charismatic kung fu superstar who can surprise people, but also a director who understands the tastes of audiences around the world. He knows how to make action movies that audiences around the world love, so we're excited to have him tell Kane's story." Producers Basil Ivanik and Erica Lee also added: "No one knows better than Donnie Yen how to present the Hong Kong-style action feast that audiences expect." ”

Chad Stahelsky, director of the "Fast and Furious" series, expressed generous hopes for "The Legend of Kane", describing Donnie Yen's Kane as a "modern kung fu classic", and admitted: "In the universe of "Fast and Furious", Kane is one of my favorite characters. Now, we finally have the opportunity to delve into his world and explore his unfinished adventures, which excites the whole team. He further pointed out that this new work will be a modern kung fu film that integrates oriental action aesthetics: "We hope to create a modern kung fu film that truly belongs to the world view of "Fast Pursuit", and such a movie can only be directed by Donnie Yen." Whether it is his understanding of culture, his sensitivity to action design, or his grasp of the entire worldview, he is the most suitable director. ”

Regarding this challenge to the dual identity of director and star, Donnie Yen said: "The "Fast Pursuit" series has already set a new benchmark for action movies, and I feel extremely honored to be able to take on this task, and I look forward to injecting new vitality into this IP. ”

In the past few decades, Donnie Yen has brought mixed martial arts to the mainstream screen through works such as "Fuse" and "Ip Man", and has conquered the global market with the performance of films such as "Star Wars Story: Rogue One", "Xtreme Agent 4" and "Fast Pursuit 0". As an action actor, Donnie Yen occupies an irreplaceable position in the action movie industry with his martial arts action; As a director, Donnie Yen's action movies have a unique aesthetic style. And now, he will become the first actor in Asia to direct and star in Hollywood, which is a natural fit.