Ang Lee Casts Son to Play Bruce Lee in Sony Biopic
Chronicling the martial arts legend’s origins in Hong Kong and Hollywood breakout.
According to reports, Oscar-winning director Ang Lee is now set to direct a film chronicling the life of Chinese American martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The director has also cast his son, Mason Lee, to play Bruce Lee in the 3000 Pictures project, a division of Sony Pictures.
Set to cover Bruce Lee’s career from his origins in Hong Kong and Hollywood breakout, the biographical film will be written by Dan Futterman of Capote fame. Despite his death in 1973 at the age of 32, Lee has maintained an enduring legacy as an actor, director, and martial arts icon.
“Accepted as neither fully American nor Fully Chinese, Bruce Lee was a bridge between East and West who introduced Chinese Kung Fu to the world, a scientist of combat and an iconic performing artist who revolutionized both the martial arts and action cinema,” said Ang Lee in a statement. “I feel compelled to tell the story of this brilliant, unique human being who yearned for belonging, possessed tremendous power in a 135-pound-frame, and who, through tireless hard work, made impossible dreams into reality.”
Stay tuned for more information regarding the Bruce Lee biopic directed by Ang Lee and starring his son Mason Lee.
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