DEADPOOL 2 Director David Leitch Is In Talks To Helm The Remake Of Bruce Lee's ENTER THE DRAGON

DEADPOOL 2 Director David Leitch Is In Talks To Helm The Remake Of Bruce Lee's ENTER THE DRAGON

Few martial art films are held in the same regard as 1973's Enter the Dragon, but Warner Bros. intends to remake the classic Bruce Lee flick, and the studio is eyeing director David Leitch for the project.

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By VHernandez - Jul 23, 2018 06:07 PM EST
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Enter the Dragon was released in 1973, but it is still considered by many to be one of the greatest most iconic martial arts films ever made. And while many factors led to the movie earning this status, the fact that it featured the charismatic presence of the legendary Bruce Lee.

Yet, in spite of its popularity, Warner Bros. is actively developing a remake of the classic film that currently has no actors or writers attached. However, it sounds like the studio may have found a director for the project

According to a report from Deadline, David Leitch (Deadpool 2) is in early talks to take the reins of the martial arts film, and if he signs on, he will be following in the footsteps of director Robert Clouse who helmed the original feature.

So, what do you folks think of this report? Are you even interested in seeing a remake of the Bruce Lee-led classic? Make sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 7/23/2018, 5:48 PM
There is no reason on this planet, outside of money talking, that this film should be remade. Its 100% unnecessary and should not happen. Just some movies you don't remake...
gulducati
gulducati - 7/23/2018, 6:22 PM
@HeavyMetal4Life - Next, they will remake Casablanca as a lesbian love story between two geriatrics
bcom
bcom - 7/23/2018, 6:37 PM
@HeavyMetal4Life - Yep. Your comment pretty much says it all. There is absolutely no need to remake this movie at all.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 7/24/2018, 9:18 AM
@HeavyMetal4Life - Agree, WB is prob going to make an excuse for a white lead because the original lead in Enter the dragon was John Saxxon's character, even though Bruce Lee was the heart and soul of the film. Typical Hollywood cash grab.

But if the movie succeeds this can lead to a good Mortal Kombat reboot.
Vish617
Vish617 - 7/24/2018, 10:41 PM
@mastakilla39 - I was thinking they’ll probably white wash some characters.
I’ll say it now - ScarJo to play Bruce Lee’s character!
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 7/23/2018, 6:06 PM
Regardless of how this turns out, it'll most likely be better than that Birth of the Dragon movie that came out last year.
Fogs
Fogs - 7/23/2018, 6:07 PM
Just what we need.

[frick] this shit.
Menks123
Menks123 - 7/23/2018, 6:08 PM
Menks123
Menks123 - 7/23/2018, 6:09 PM
One thing is for sure, the fight choreography will be great.
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 7/23/2018, 6:09 PM
I'd say if you're gonna do it (which is dumb)...Go with a new actor.
Pathogen
Pathogen - 7/23/2018, 6:17 PM
@Kevwebsz - well, they kinda have to. Bruce Lee is dead.
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 7/23/2018, 7:04 PM
@Pathogen -
Pathogen
Pathogen - 7/23/2018, 7:06 PM
@Kevwebsz - Super creepy...can't wait to send this to my sister
MikeHawk
MikeHawk - 7/23/2018, 6:13 PM
If they're gonna remake it, please just keep the name the same. New story and new character. Asian male lead please! There are zero bankable ones, let's change that.
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 7/23/2018, 6:18 PM
@MikeHawk - Donnie Yen, maybe?
KingGrimlock
KingGrimlock - 7/23/2018, 6:22 PM
@MikeHawk - I agree. Western cinema definitely needs more bankable Asian stars.

Andy Lau is like an absolute God here. Huang Bo and Eddie Peng need to have more mainstream break throughs in Western cinema though. Andy is amazing, but a little old now. When Iron Man first came out in 2008, I wanted Andy to be Namor as I think he would have been perfect.
Himura
Himura - 7/23/2018, 8:49 PM
@MUTO123 - There's more asian actors than Donnie Yen...
MUTO123
MUTO123 - 7/23/2018, 9:10 PM
@Himura - I know, I'm just saying that Donnie Yen would probably be my personal pick.
MikeHawk
MikeHawk - 7/23/2018, 11:18 PM
@KingGrimlock - sounds like you're living in Hong Kong. I'm cantonese and have been thinking the actor HAS to be chinese-american if they really wanna pay homage to Bruce.

I'm kind of tired of seeing half-asians on tv/film. It's almost as if in order to have an asian on screen, they'll only get it if they have more western appearances like Chloe Bennet, Henry Golding, Ross Butler.

Even Chloe Bennet admitted to changing her last name to get more auditions.

Where my East Asian faces at?
KingGrimlock
KingGrimlock - 7/23/2018, 11:36 PM
@MikeHawk - definitely. I actually live in Chongqing but I'm down to HK for business at least once a month it seems lately.

It's sad to me that a lot of these actors are kind of one and done in western cinema, so I would love someone to really break through. Even Donnie yen, who is arguably one of the most popular actors here, is just "that blind Jedi guy" to a lot of people. But hey, hurrah for li bingbing and jing tian, I guess?
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 7/24/2018, 9:38 AM
@MUTO123 - My pick would be either Max Zhang, Wu Jing, or Tony Jaa the leads in Killzone 2 or SPL 2. Love Donnie Yen to death, but he is too old now (54).
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 7/23/2018, 6:13 PM
Or an original project might be the way to go...
ANewPope
ANewPope - 7/23/2018, 6:18 PM
No. This is retar- oh, I [frick]ing give up on Hollywood...
Matador
Matador - 7/24/2018, 5:42 AM
@ANewPope - Great job man you just invented a new Master's of the Universe character.

MikeEhrmantraut
MikeEhrmantraut - 7/23/2018, 6:19 PM
I don't mind if David Leitch makes a movie with martial arts. His style could work well with those types of movies. But just don't remake a Bruce Lee movie, it's just wrong to do so.
gulducati
gulducati - 7/23/2018, 6:20 PM
Warner Brothers, oh boy. You suck so hard, but the remake/reboot/recycle shit machine needs to do this I guess. We may as well start remaking Gone with the Wind, Citizen Kane, and Casablanca pronto.
relentless1
relentless1 - 7/23/2018, 6:21 PM
kayyyyy... Bruce Lee movies should be OFF LIMITS... dont remake his stuff its actually disrespectful if you ask me
JonC
JonC - 7/23/2018, 6:23 PM
@relentless1 - I agree. It is like remaking the original spaghetti westerns of Clint Eastwood... it should just be left alone. They are perfect.
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