Bruce Lee’s official biopic coming soon

Film on martial arts icon to explore his writings, art and eventual stardom

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 23:11

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Legendary martial arts star Bruce Lee is getting the official biopic treatment, daughter Shannon Lee announced on Friday.

Despite his untimely death in 1973 at age 32, Bruce Lee helped to create and popularise a genre that still endures and influences today with roles in films including Fist of Fury, Way of the Dragon, and Enter the Dragon.

Bruce Lee Entertainment will produce the project in collaboration with Lawrence Grey (Hope Springs) and Janet Yang (The Joy Luck Club).

In the statement, Shannon Lee said the film will explore her father’s writings, art and philosophies in addition to his martial arts stardom.

Neither a star nor a director has been set for the film.

The 1993 biopic Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was based on widow Linda Lee Cadwell’s book.

(FILES) This undated handout photo from the early 1970's shows actor Bruce Lee during the filming of 'The Big Boss' (also known as 'Fists of Fury') in Hong Kong. Lee's widow Linda Lee Cadwell, has called on the Hong Kong government to provide a memorial in honour of the man who transformed the image of Kung Fu movies, it was reported 26 November 2000. Lee, who died in 1973 under mysterious circumstances, would be celebrating his 60th birthday 27 November 2000. AFP PHOTO/HO

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