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Ming-Na Wen has joined the cast of Sony’s new film “Karate Kid.”
Previously announced cast members include “American Born Chinese” star Ben Wang in the title role, as well as Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from previous entries in the franchise. Joshua Jackson and Sadie Stanley will also star.
Like the film’s plot, details of Wen’s role are currently under wraps. The film will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, creator and director of “I Am Not Okay With This” and Netflix’s “The End of the F—ing World.” “Peter Rabbit” writer Rob Lieber will write the script, while Karen Rosenfelt will produce. Sony Pictures will release the film in theaters on December 13, 2024.
He The “Karate Kid” films have grossed $618 million worldwide and spawned the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Cobra Kai.” The series, created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, takes place decades after the events of the original films, sparking a rivalry between Daniel de Macchio and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka).
Wen plays Fennec Shand in the Disney+ series “The Book of Boba Fett,” a spin-off of “The Mandalorian,” and recently appeared in the second season of HBO’s “Hacks.” She was honored as a Disney Legend in 2019 for her work on numerous Disney projects, including “Mulan,” “Marvel’s Agents of Shield” and “The Joy Luck Club.” Wen received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May 2023.
He is next set to star in the film “Peachville” alongside Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti and Simon Pegg.
Wen is represented by LiK Entertainment and Innovative Artists.