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magus86 · 08-21-2009

Taiwan's Jay Chou goes to Hollywood
Source:AFP

TAIPEI — Taiwan's pop singer Jay Chou will star alongside Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz in the movie remake of popular US television series "The Green Hornet," reports here said on Saturday.

Chou, 30, has been cast as the superhero's sidekick Kato, a role played by the late Chinese-American martial arts icon Bruce Lee about 40 years ago, said the United Daily News.

"I am very happy to act in an international film. I will do my best," the paper quoted Chou as saying in a statement issued by his company JVR Music.

Chou won the role after a video-link audition a month ago with the movie's director Michel Gondry and writer Seth Rogen, who will play the lead role Britt Reid, or The Green Hornet, the report said.

Chou will start shooting for the film, scheduled to be released on July 9 2010, after wrapping up his directorial work for a television series and two concerts in China, it said.

The Apple Daily said Chou replaced Hong Kong star Stephen Chow, who was originally set to direct and act in the film, but had pulled out due to differences with Columbia Pictures.

Chou, also famous in China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for his pop music, has expanded into filmmaking in recent years, starring in a number of box-office hits including "Initial D," "The Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Secret."

Jay Chou Cast as Kato in The Green Hornet
Source: Slash Film

Columbia Pictures has confirmed that Taiwanese star Jay Chou (Curse of the Golden Flower ) has been cast as Kato in The Green Hornet. Stephen Chow had been previously attached to the role, but departed from the project shortly after stepping down from the director’s chair.

'THE GREEN HORNET' GETS HIS KATO IN TAIWANESE SUPERSTAR JAY CHOU

CULVER CITY, Calif., August 7, 2009 – After a worldwide search, Jay Chou, the multi-hyphenate singer-actor and a star throughout Asia, has joined the cast of Michel Gondry’s The Green Hornet in the iconic role of Kato, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, presidents of Columbia Pictures.

Michel Gondry, the film’s director, added, “Jay is incredibly unique and charming and fights like a wild dog! When I filmed him next to Seth, they had such great chemistry, and I knew the movie will be great.”

Chou said, “It’s an overwhelming experience to take on a role made famous by Bruce Lee. I won’t try to be Bruce Lee’s Kato – I will try to bring my own interpretation to the part. Of course, it’s a dream role, and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

A classic character of film, television, radio, and comic books returns to the big screen in Columbia Pictures’ feature film The Green Hornet, starring Seth Rogen as the vigilante crime-fighter. The film will be directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) from a screenplay written by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg (Superbad, Pineapple Express), based upon “The Green Hornet” radio series created by George W. Trendle, and produced by Neal H. Moritz (The Fast and the Furious). The film is slated for release summer 2010.

A pop-star phenomenon throughout Asia, JAY CHOU brings unexpected gravity and depth to his acting roles. Born Chou Chieh-Lun in Taiwan, 1979, Chou began playing the piano at age four. His mother supported his musical gifts and he went on to master piano and cello. Music, songwriting, and basketball dominated his high school days, and he was first noticed in 1998 when a friend sang one of his pop compositions on a TV talent contest, accompanied by Jay on piano. Alfa Music launched Jay’s career, first as a tunesmith and then as a singer. In 2000, his debut album “Jay” quickly propelled him to stardom with numerous hits. His unique musical style is a fresh-sounding fusion of eastern and western traditions featuring strong lyrics and a personal style of storytelling.

With his soulful voice and infectious tunes, his second album, “Fantasy,” and seven subsequent albums, have continued to win legions of fans young and old throughout Asia. He has been the best-selling Mandarin artist in the world for the past nine years, with a busy performance schedule touring Asia and North America and numerous music industry awards.

Apart from many music videos, Jay began film acting in a starring role in Initial D (2005), a comedy-action hit in China. In 2006, he starred opposite Chow Yun-Fat and Gong Li in Zhang Yimou’s The Curse of the Golden Flower. Since then, he starred in Kung Fu Dunk, and made his directorial debut and starred in Secret. He will next be seen in the Chinese film Ci Ling and in Yuen Woo-Ping’s True Legend.

EvilYuli · 08-22-2009

I also came across this news a few day or a 2 weeks ago... actually Kwon Sang Woo was also auditioning for that part and there were news about him going to Hollywood and all...
And then Jay Chou appeared out of nowhere as the chosen actor >_< LOL I don't think there were news about him going there...
And I was sure he was just a singer... has he acted in some drama/movie before?

aznthugxp · 09-25-2009

wow, i have to go see this movie lol

magus86 · 09-25-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilYuli

I also came across this news a few day or a 2 weeks ago... actually Kwon Sang Woo was also auditioning for that part and there were news about him going to Hollywood and all...
And then Jay Chou appeared out of nowhere as the chosen actor >_< LOL I don't think there were news about him going there...
And I was sure he was just a singer... has he acted in some drama/movie before?

yea, he has act in movies before...
some of his works are initial D live action movie, secret and kungfu dunk

Pexster · 09-25-2009

Glad Jay Chou is getting well known. Lets just hope Hollywood doesn't ruin it.

some1unoe · 10-06-2009

Jay Chou^^
Lol. All the best to him then.

koi.no.michi · 10-07-2009

soooo excited!!!!!!
i luvvved bruce lee in the green hornet!!!!!!
周杰倫是太厲害!!!!!!!

linda_chen987 · 02-08-2010

GO JAY!! hahaha i'll be the first one to watch the movie when it out hahahaha

hahaha GOOD JOB!! Hollywood is every star's dream and he achived it after 10 years

he deserve the scrip!!

linda_chen987 · 02-24-2010

hahaha i wish i can go to his concert but i am just not very lucky.... hahaha even ever i am in the west he is in the east, when ever he is in the west i am in the east when ever he is in the north i am in the south........ and when ever i am in the north he is in the south.... o.o soooo SAD!!

Libradaj · 09-04-2010

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo3eI-03OtU]YouTube - 'The Green Hornet' Trailer HD[/ame]

08-21-2009	#1 (permalink)
magus86 PCP Leader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sniper Island Posts: 14,780 Blog Entries: 3	Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" Taiwan's Jay Chou goes to Hollywood Source:AFP TAIPEI — Taiwan's pop singer Jay Chou will star alongside Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz in the movie remake of popular US television series "The Green Hornet," reports here said on Saturday. Chou, 30, has been cast as the superhero's sidekick Kato, a role played by the late Chinese-American martial arts icon Bruce Lee about 40 years ago, said the United Daily News. "I am very happy to act in an international film. I will do my best," the paper quoted Chou as saying in a statement issued by his company JVR Music. Chou won the role after a video-link audition a month ago with the movie's director Michel Gondry and writer Seth Rogen, who will play the lead role Britt Reid, or The Green Hornet, the report said. Chou will start shooting for the film, scheduled to be released on July 9 2010, after wrapping up his directorial work for a television series and two concerts in China, it said. The Apple Daily said Chou replaced Hong Kong star Stephen Chow, who was originally set to direct and act in the film, but had pulled out due to differences with Columbia Pictures. Chou, also famous in China, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for his pop music, has expanded into filmmaking in recent years, starring in a number of box-office hits including "Initial D," "The Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Secret." Jay Chou Cast as Kato in The Green Hornet Source: Slash Film Columbia Pictures has confirmed that Taiwanese star Jay Chou (Curse of the Golden Flower ) has been cast as Kato in The Green Hornet. Stephen Chow had been previously attached to the role, but departed from the project shortly after stepping down from the director’s chair. 'THE GREEN HORNET' GETS HIS KATO IN TAIWANESE SUPERSTAR JAY CHOU CULVER CITY, Calif., August 7, 2009 – After a worldwide search, Jay Chou, the multi-hyphenate singer-actor and a star throughout Asia, has joined the cast of Michel Gondry’s The Green Hornet in the iconic role of Kato, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach, presidents of Columbia Pictures. Michel Gondry, the film’s director, added, “Jay is incredibly unique and charming and fights like a wild dog! When I filmed him next to Seth, they had such great chemistry, and I knew the movie will be great.” Chou said, “It’s an overwhelming experience to take on a role made famous by Bruce Lee. I won’t try to be Bruce Lee’s Kato – I will try to bring my own interpretation to the part. Of course, it’s a dream role, and I’m looking forward to the challenge.” A classic character of film, television, radio, and comic books returns to the big screen in Columbia Pictures’ feature film The Green Hornet, starring Seth Rogen as the vigilante crime-fighter. The film will be directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) from a screenplay written by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg (Superbad, Pineapple Express), based upon “The Green Hornet” radio series created by George W. Trendle, and produced by Neal H. Moritz (The Fast and the Furious). The film is slated for release summer 2010. A pop-star phenomenon throughout Asia, JAY CHOU brings unexpected gravity and depth to his acting roles. Born Chou Chieh-Lun in Taiwan, 1979, Chou began playing the piano at age four. His mother supported his musical gifts and he went on to master piano and cello. Music, songwriting, and basketball dominated his high school days, and he was first noticed in 1998 when a friend sang one of his pop compositions on a TV talent contest, accompanied by Jay on piano. Alfa Music launched Jay’s career, first as a tunesmith and then as a singer. In 2000, his debut album “Jay” quickly propelled him to stardom with numerous hits. His unique musical style is a fresh-sounding fusion of eastern and western traditions featuring strong lyrics and a personal style of storytelling. With his soulful voice and infectious tunes, his second album, “Fantasy,” and seven subsequent albums, have continued to win legions of fans young and old throughout Asia. He has been the best-selling Mandarin artist in the world for the past nine years, with a busy performance schedule touring Asia and North America and numerous music industry awards. Apart from many music videos, Jay began film acting in a starring role in Initial D (2005), a comedy-action hit in China. In 2006, he starred opposite Chow Yun-Fat and Gong Li in Zhang Yimou’s The Curse of the Golden Flower. Since then, he starred in Kung Fu Dunk, and made his directorial debut and starred in Secret. He will next be seen in the Chinese film Ci Ling and in Yuen Woo-Ping’s True Legend. __________________ ^Sig make by ME^ This is the result of quirk of fate...Hate your own destinies, who set me upon your ship like an angel of death - Zoro ♫ SOTW 45 Winner ♫ I'm pretty confident in everything from the neck up. -Arnaud G. Vasquez; Wild Arms 4 ♫ So many times I've wanted so to call out your name, I hear you voice makes me want to run to you - As time goes by ~Never Forget Me~; Kaori Aso

08-22-2009	#2 (permalink)
EvilYuli Rookie Ninja Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Israel Posts: 179 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" I also came across this news a few day or a 2 weeks ago... actually Kwon Sang Woo was also auditioning for that part and there were news about him going to Hollywood and all... And then Jay Chou appeared out of nowhere as the chosen actor >_< LOL I don't think there were news about him going there... And I was sure he was just a singer... has he acted in some drama/movie before?

09-25-2009	#3 (permalink)
aznthugxp Total Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York baby! Posts: 2	Re: Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" wow, i have to go see this movie lol

10-06-2009	#6 (permalink)
some1unoe Ultimate Hokage Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,575 Blog Entries: 74	Re: Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" Jay Chou^^ Lol. All the best to him then. __________________

02-08-2010	#8 (permalink)
linda_chen987 Anime Rookie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 56 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" GO JAY!! hahaha i'll be the first one to watch the movie when it out hahahaha hahaha GOOD JOB!! Hollywood is every star's dream and he achived it after 10 years he deserve the scrip!!

02-24-2010	#9 (permalink)
linda_chen987 Anime Rookie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 56 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" hahaha i wish i can go to his concert but i am just not very lucky.... hahaha even ever i am in the west he is in the east, when ever he is in the west i am in the east when ever he is in the north i am in the south........ and when ever i am in the north he is in the south.... o.o soooo SAD!!

09-04-2010	#10 (permalink)
Libradaj Ultimate Hokage Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waiting for KNG's first drama after discharge in front of computer. Posts: 2,407 Blog Entries: 94	Re: Jay Chou goes to Hollywood - Acting in "The Green Hornet" [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo3eI-03OtU]YouTube - 'The Green Hornet' Trailer HD[/ame] __________________ *MDL* I gif what I want!!

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