The Green Hornet and Kato Ride Again!
By MAPro • Oct 21st, 2008 • Category: Industry Insider, Martial Arts ResoucesHong, Kong, China…According to press reports, Steven Chow, creator of recent crossover Chinese kung fu film hits, including Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle, will direct and star in a remake of The Green Hornet. It will be his first directorial assignment of an American film.
Bruce Lee added to his popularity when he portrayed the manservant Kato in the 1966 U.S. TV series, which is the role Chow will play in the film that is projected to be release by Columbia Pictures on June 25, 2010. Lee was so popular in Hong Kong that, when The Green Hornet TV shows were shown there, the title was changed to The Kato Show.
