Joshua Jackson has officially been cast in the upcoming installment if the Karate Kid franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Although it is currently unclear as to which part the 45-year-old actor will be playing, his role has been described as one of the feature’s main characters.
The performer – who is currently dating Lupita Nyong’o – last appeared in a starring role in a feature film in 2015’s Sky, in which he appeared alongside his former partner, Diane Kruger, and Norman Reedus.
The Dawson’s Creek star has not made any public comments about his casting as of yet.
Jackson will be joined by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their respective roles as Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han, respectively.
Joshua Jackson has officially been cast in the upcoming installment in the Karate Kid franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter; seen in 2023
The former of the pair made his debut in the film franchise in the 2010 feature The Karate Kid, in which he costarred alongside Jaden Smith.
The latter made his debut as LaRusso in the original 1984 Karate Kid, and he went on to reprise his role in two of its sequels.
Ben Wang, who is best known for his work in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, is currently set to star in the film.
The newest installment in the Karate Kid series will be set on the East Coast, and it will follow a teenager from China who attempts to find direction in his life through the study of martial arts and the assistance of various mentors.
Jonathan Entwistle is set to direct the upcoming film, which features a script from screenwriter Rob Lieber.
Development on the feature was originally revealed to the public in June of 2022.
The project was later described as a ‘return to the original Karate Kid franchise,’ according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Macchio, who has also starred as LaRusso in the wildly successful Netflix series Cobra Kai, and Chan signed on to appear in the project in November of 2023.
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Jackson will be joined by Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their respective roles as Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han, respectively
![Development on the feature was originally revealed to the public in June of 2022](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/02/04/81944129-13147801-Development_on_the_feature_was_originally_revealed_to_the_public-a-74_1709353146524.jpg)
Development on the feature was originally revealed to the public in June of 2022
![Ben Wang, who is best known for his work in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, is currently set to star in the film; seen in 2023](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/02/04/81944339-13147801-Ben_Wang_who_is_best_known_for_his_work_in_the_Disney_series_Ame-a-75_1709353146637.jpg)
Ben Wang, who is best known for his work in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, is currently set to star in the film; seen in 2023
![The new installment in the Karate Kid franchise is currently scheduled to premiere on December 13](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/02/01/81944127-13147801-image-a-27_1709342029898.jpg)
The new installment in the Karate Kid franchise is currently scheduled to premiere on December 13
A global casting search was subsequently undertaken in search of the feature’s star, and both Macchio and Chan appeared in a promotional video to announce its start.
Wang’s fluency in Mandarin and his proficiency in various styles of martial arts were said to have been the deciding factors in his casting, per The Hollywood Reporter.
Although the movie was set to arrive this June, its production was paused due to the onset of the WGA and SAG strikes.
The new installment in the Karate Kid franchise is currently scheduled to premiere on December 13.
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