'Karate Kid': New cast member, release date, plot and people behind Sony's martial arts drama

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Joshua Jackson has joined the latest version of 'Karate Kids', reports 'comingsoon.com'. This martial arts-based film will also feature Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Ben Wang will portray the protagonist. The film will be set on the East Coast and focus on a teenager in China.

Jackson's role in 'Karate Kids'

Nothing has been officially said about Jackson's role in the movie, but he is being described as «one of the main characters» of the film. Joshua Jackson is best known for his roles in the teen drama series 'Dawson’s Creek', and the sci-fi series 'Fringe'. He recently appeared as Dr. Christopher Duntsch in the Peacock crime drama series 'Dr. Death', he also starred in the Paramount+ 'Fatal Attraction' series.

Star Cast

Macchio portrayed Daniel LaRusso in 1984’s 'The Karate Kid', as well as its sequels, 1986’s 'The Karate Kid Part II' and 1989’s 'The Karate Kid Part III'.

Ben Wang is best known for his role opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series 'American Born Chinese'. If media reports are to be believed, he is skilled in many martial art forms, including Karate, Kung Fu, Gumdo, Kempo, and Taekwondo. He is also fluent in Mandarin.

Release Date

Sony Pictures has scheduled the film to release on December 13, 2024.

What 'Karate Kid' is all about?

Nothing has been said about the plot of the film, but Macchio will once again play Daniel LaRusso from the original 'Karate Kid' film trilogy. Jackie Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a Kung Fu