JACKSON LANDS BADDIE ROLE IN LAST DRAGON REMAKE

JACKSON LANDS BADDIE ROLE IN LAST DRAGON REMAKE

SAMUEL L. JACKSON is preparing to take on the villainous lead role in a remake of kung-fu cult classic THE LAST DRAGON.
Jackson will star as Sho'Nuff in the remake of Berry Gordy's 1985 classic centring on the story of tough street kid Leroy Green's quest to become a martial arts legend.
Bosses at Columbia Pictures, who are the helm of the remake, have signed Jackson up to play the legendary baddie role made famous by late actor Julias Carey.
And Jackson can't wait to bring the character back to the big-screen, telling the Hollywood Reporter, "I'm a huge fan of the original and look forward to bringing Sho'Nuff into the 21st century."
The original The Last Dragon, starring Taimak, The Cosby Show star Keshia Knight Pulliam and William H. MACy, grossed $26 million (GBP16.2 million) at the U.S. box office.