“Shaolin Temple” Japanese Theatrical Poster
Okay, this is definitely the strangest news to come out of the Filmart 2018 event. Apparently, a sequel to Jet Li’s 1982 debut film, The Shaolin Temple, is in-the-works.
As Hong Kong film historian Ricky Baker (of Eastern Heroes) says: “It’s official. The Shaolin Temple sequel NOT starring Jet Li,” followed by a shot of the film’s preliminary poster, which features what appears to be shadowy figure of Li. In other words, don’t get your hopes up if you’re expecting Jet Li (but then again, anything is possible, right?).
Directed by Chang Hsin Yen, the original film made Li a star and was responsible for the resurgence of Shaolin-based kung fu movies. The film spawned two unrelated sequels, as well as a loose remake in 2001 starring Andy Lau. In 2014, an English-language remake was announced from director Justin Lin (Star Trek Beyond), but never materialized.
We’ll keep you updated on The Shaolin Temple 2 as more news arrives.
