Karate Kid Movie Casting

Actors and actresses for the Karate Kid movie, out on June 11, 2010, was cast by PoPing AuYeung and Zoe Thompson. Thompson has vast experience in the Chinese film and TV market, focusing primarily on foreign movie productions. As well, she is accustomed to working in the field of cross-cultural communication. Although she studied languages, moving to Ireland was an attempt to really master her English language skills as well as full understand lifestyles of western society. By the end of her studies and work, Thompson was full communicative in English, Chinese and Spanish. Her travels around the world have definitely made her at ease in a wide array of cultural environments. This skill has given her the ability to understand people and cultures and thus makes her a perfect person to have been on the casting team for the Karate Kid movie.

Zoe Thompson and the Karate Kid Movie

Clearly all her background has made her someone who would fit right into what is needed to be involved in working on the Karate Kid movie. Shot in both America and China, the Karate Kid would require someone with her skills and wherewithal. As well, her skills in the film industry do not end at casting. Thompson has also been involved in production, costume, make up, extras and more. This shows that she is a well-rounded, highly skilled individual who will only benefit a film such as Karate Kid.

Get ready for the Action

Get ready for the actionGet ready for the action, the intrigue and the drama as the famous Karate Kid movie from 1984 gets a makeover. Columbia Pictures will be releasing the much anticipated revised version of The Karate Kid on June 11, 2010. This fresh remake features Jaden Smith, Will Smith’s son, as 12 year old Dre Parker who is forced to adjust to life in Beijing, China when his single mom relocates for work. Meeting Mr. Han, played by Jackie Chan, Dre learns effective, although unconventional, Kung-Fu techniques so that he can stand up to the bullies in his new life. The grand finale certainly packs a bunch, as Dre battling with his bullies in a large scale Martial Arts Tournament.