Chow now NOT Directing The Green Hornet - Still Kato Though

Chow now NOT Directing The Green Hornet - Still Kato Though

Chinese actor/director Stephen Chow, best known for Kung Fu Hustle, has been dumped as director on the film over... you guessed it, creative differences, but will still play the part that made Bruce Lee famous.

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By ComicBookMovie - Dec 19, 2008 10:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Green Hornet
Source: Variety

Those darn "creative differences" seem to have infested Hollywood. Somebody call an exterminator!

Chow had signed on in September and was supposed to do dual duty as the director and as Kato.

Earlier we learned from writer/star Seth Rogen, who leads in the movie as The Green Hornet himself, that Chow was trying to take the project to a more comedic place--where Rogen had earlier told fanboys he wouldn't go. The actor had even appeared a little thinner and 'buff'er on Late Night with David Letterman, relaying how seriously he was taking the role.

Whether this was the reasoning behind chopping off Chow's directorship is not known.

Now the studio is "hustling" to find another leader in order to begin production in spring 2009.
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IonParallax
IonParallax - 12/19/2008, 11:02 AM
That is CRAP! Stephen Chow is awesome, as was Kung Fu Hustle. The movie was hysterical, but I doubt Seth and Stephen's disagreement are the reason behind the change, i'm sure production and suits ARE. Seth Rogen is a little too laid back to get all antsy about the subject, even though he IS taking the role seriously, there's still going to be a nice bit of comedy in it, there's no way you couldn't have comedy with Seth and Stephen in the same movie.

If that IS the reason behind the drop, oh well. I'm sure they both understand each other and if it's not what Seth wanted and he was truly adamant about it not being a comedy, and Stephen was headed the opposite direction, it's cool, because they came to an understanding and Stephen is STILL in the movie. If it were really they didn't kiss and make up, I doubt Chow would still want to be a part of it.
Talontd
Talontd - 12/19/2008, 11:05 AM
I'm all for this, not really a fan of Chow as a director....his style is too outrageous for me. I do, however, think that Chow is a great choice for Kato. Here's to hoping they pick up someone good, seems like Seth Rogan really has a vision of how this movie should be....maybe he should direct?
TucsonRican
TucsonRican - 12/19/2008, 11:45 AM
I agree. Let Rogan direct it. It might not be too bad....
IonParallax
IonParallax - 12/19/2008, 12:03 PM
Um Maybe because he makes the PERFECT Kato fearless. Or maybe because he is a good actor. Maybe because he actually KNOWS martial arts, unlike some people (Chow Yun Fat, Jean Claude Van Damme) ya know, REAL fighting skills. AND, he's hysterically funny, Kung Fu Hustle was freakin' awesome. I'm totally whitebread and I got it.
Hyson
Hyson - 12/19/2008, 1:48 PM
Seth Rogan is a huge cup of fail. You know those giant cups that you can only buy gas station? Yeah, well, Rogan is 64 oz. of the worst drink - failure. Please, do not let him touch this anymore than that lard has to.
IonParallax
IonParallax - 12/19/2008, 1:59 PM
Seth Rogen is hysterical. Not only is he funny, but he's intelligent AND funny. If you're only basing what you're saying on his choice of movies, then do some research, listen to the guy talk. See how passionate he is about his work, and especially about The Green Hornet and you MAY change your mind.
Spock
Spock - 12/19/2008, 2:21 PM
You can't make the green hornet to funny, but Chow does has some serious moves. I wonder how he would compare to Tony Ja. Now that would be interesting. Creative difficulties--I wonder if the executives are involved with this as well.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 12/19/2008, 8:29 PM
Hyson if you honestly did not think seth rogen was funny in at least one of the following: Superbad, Knocked up, Pineapple express, 40 year old virgin..then you have had a sense of humour bipass at some stage in your life!
loganoneil
loganoneil - 12/19/2008, 8:33 PM
I for one am happy that Chow will not direct. The 'Green Hornet' is supposed to be DARK, not funny! As for Chow being Kato, I think that a person like Jet Li would be an infinitely better choice. But since they're still going with Seth Rogan as lead, they can do whatever they want - it's going to be a major suck-fest regardless. I (and I'm sure MANY other Hornet fans) won't waste time on the film. Maybe it'll go directly to DVD (akin to 'Nick Fury - Agent of S.H.E.I.L.D).
CrookedJaw
CrookedJaw - 12/19/2008, 10:50 PM
nice...he's a great choice for Kato, but I guess a different director isn't a bad thing...I think this movie will do better with a more serious overtone, with a comedic undertone
oldguy
oldguy - 12/20/2008, 7:21 AM
Kato is supposed to be japanese anyway.
regardless, i think Chow will do a good job.

LoL, as long as they dont do what they did with "The Cannonball Run" movie when they had Jackie Chan playing a Japanese guy... that only speaks chinese but is able to comunicate with his english only speaking partner?!
RobJam
RobJam - 12/20/2008, 10:55 AM
Good! Now maybe there's at least a CHANCE this may be a decent movie. Keeping my expectations low though...
darkcrow
darkcrow - 12/20/2008, 11:14 AM
Chow for Kato is great, although i would have preferred to see Tony Jaa as Kato. Jaa is a bit more Bruce Lee like and is an incredible Martial Artist/Stuntman.
Chow is a better actor and will doa great job however.
They will pull this movie off regardless of who directs it, but the biggest thing is release date, it's not a huge character and needs to be massaged with a nice release date with little competition.
Talontd
Talontd - 12/20/2008, 2:48 PM
HYSON -

I'm right there with you bro, ROGAN SUCKS!!!
Forget the fact that his 12 movies have grossed 2.8 BILLION DOLLARS. Forget the fact that everytime you walk out of his movies you end up quoting him...

"Know how i know your gay..."

"I used to get midnight, you get midnight, i was late once..."

Forget the fact that everything he's been in since freaks and geeks, he's been the scene stealer.

I could understand if you said, I just don't like his style, BUT you said "he is a failure" which he clearly is not.

Grow a F*@kin Brain and try thinking before you post next time.
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