The world class creative team gathered by producer Harvey Weinstein included legendary kung fu film director Yuen Woo-ping, acclaimed directors Peter Berg and Morten Tyldum (as producers), 'X-Men' series DP Tom Sigel as well as the Oscar-winning production, costume and FX designers from the 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' film series.The film debuted in most international territories as a Netflix Original movie, making it the most widely seen wu xia of all time. Do you ever think about that multiverse? All these interests would have a manifest influence on Yen's later life.In his teens, Donnie defined his own persona by rebelling against his parents edicts. The senior editor of Sway is Nayeema Raza, and the executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Irene Noguchi. Stop trying to change the other person. Of his 80-odd movies, most remain unseen by American audiences outside of hard-core martial arts fans but are nonetheless classics of the genre: films likeIron Monkey,SPL, andFlash Point. So what happened was there was a shot where Jet Li was wired up and we both have these poles, these bamboo poles about this thick. No, but I want the gift of a voice that I can because I find it so moving. Whether you're a fan of the original stars or excited to see them in a new light, this video is sure to captivate and inspire. Yes. Additional details also revealed that Caine will be joining the ranks of antagonists such as Cassian (hip-hop rapper Common) from Chapter 2 and Zero (Wu Assassins star Mark Dacascos) from Chapter 3., More from NextShark: Ralph Macchio defends Karate Kid from very white criticism, Yen noted during his GQ interview that his actions were not a form of criticism toward Chapter 4.. The film was shot last year, outside Shanghai, on a relatively slim budget. Jet Li Nearly Blinded Donnie Yen While Filming On Two Different Movies. He came over and he made a few movies. Shes not trying to be funny. How Michelle Yeoh Took Jackie Chans Role, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/14/opinion/sway-kara-swisher-michelle-yeoh.html, Behind the Scenes of Sway With Kara Swisher, Venture Capitalists Are Going to Turn Into Vulture Capitalists, and Other Predictions From Andrew Ross Sorkin. Donnie Yen. And I think what, in 96, 97, when they were doing that, it was because I think the movement of where women were like, OK, I want to go and watch a Bond movie where Im not just sexualized, all right? My first movie was an action film, but I played the normal damsel in distress where I was a social worker and bullied by the juvenile delinquents. I kid you not, it was spilling like shower spray. All rights reserved. But that was also very much about how the cultural because if you are born and raised and only live in Asia versus if you are American-born Chinese or Asian, because here the whole mentality, the whole educational process, the whole upbringing is very different. Yen details his famous fight scene in 1992's Once Upon a Time in China II when Li cut his left brow with a large bamboo staff, causing him to get stitches. Her latest role is no exception she took on a part that was originally written for the actor Jackie Chan. Donnie Yen Ji-dan (Chinese: ; pinyin: Zhn Zdn; born 27 July 1963) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, and action director. Zero CGI. Would You Upload Your Consciousness to the Cloud? But Id love to know how you would describe the film. Every day: pain. Leeeeeeeeeeeets get ready to rumble in the Bronx. Right? When Yen was 10, the family was reunited and moved to Boston, where his father had landed a posting as an editor for a Chinese newspaper. Donnie Yen has been punched, in the name of moviemaking, more times than he can count. Are they respectful of Chinese culture? Doesnt smile, shared Yen, who suggested making Chirrut mwe blind. More from NextShark: Curtis Waters is more than a TikTok gimmick: 'There's so much amazing sh*t that I have yet to do'. And they missbecause Yen knows that sometimes a full-bodied haymaker that doesnt connect is as useful in selling the reality of a scene as a dozen perfectly timed strikes. Well, you got hit. They make these [MINION VOICES]. So, she has to work so hard into creating and achieving that American dream that they talked about when they first came here. Yen also used the lighter side of his screen persona to good effect in two installments of the hit Hong Kong comedy movie series 'Alls Well Ends Well'.Yen was cast opposite Tang Wei and Takeshi Kaneshiro in director Peter Chan's 'Wu Xia' (aka 'Dragon'), a dark, elegant period martial arts murder mystery. What are you willing to walk away from? His mother, Bow-sim Mark, was a kung fu master and his father, Kylster Yen, a newspaper editor and amateur musician. These people belong to another dimension, right? Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. With Chon being the kind of underdog that Chan usually embodiesin stunt-heavy action comedies such asPolice Story, Wu Chow proves to be a much stronger opponent than he's ever previously faced (despite his proclivity for jump-spinning kicks and tiger claw strikes). So it would have been in that original thing, initially, it was like, I would have played the wife of Jackie Chan. You do whatever you want. They think theyre serving Chinese food. So is that what do you think being successful is? Donnie, can you come in and shoot a close-up? We talked about the way you prepped and trained for the movie, and the Daniels had to tell you to be worse at fighting and things like that because youre such, again, also an elegant and specific fighter, the way you do stunts, whether its in Shang-Chi or Crouching Tiger.. In this conversation, Kara Swisher and Yeoh discuss the film, which Kara describes as The Matrix meets L.S.D. And did you approach the performance differently? Its a movie its about the Chinese culture. Jackie Chan was on the roster several years ago. Youre a super heroine, and in no time you will be back on your feet again. But the only problem is I cant sing. I think if you dont have a big beating heart, its so easy to just say, well, youre already a grown-up. Both Chan and Yen are still making action movies, though Chan's roles are now far less stunt-intensive due to the countless injuries he's gone through in his career. He grew up absorbing every book, movie, TV show that he could get his eyes on. an old friend of Wick's who is speculated to . I cant take it with me, Yen says. She is the way she is. He said, hes wondering if, you know, you have time to have a quick cup of tea with him. And Jamie Lee Curtis plays Deirdre, the I.R.S. The couple now has two children, a girl and boy, Jasmine and James. What Id do is Id use a cotton ball and put it between my back teeth, so they [didnt] knock my teeth out., Today, Yen is one of Chinas biggest actors, the last in a dynasty of martial arts stars that runs from Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan to Jet Li. There was a move where he spun around 360 degrees, he swings at me and I block it. It was so differentthey speak different, the culture, very different food, he says. Its very, very limited. His characters deploy mixed martial arts. Well, there might be. But that was also very, very important that we focus very much on the love between the mother and the son. Please. It was only a matter of time before this happened. At the time, the demand for martial arts movies was waning, and Yen was determined to innovate within a genre starting to grow stale. If there's one thing Donnie Yen is going to do, it is to call out stereotypes when he sees it. These kinds of opportunities occasionally come up: You want to be in this? It doesnt mean anything, he says. I have stage fright. I cant do stage. But my own experience, like, I was there, I have many friends who were there. So that was what the Daniels were trying to they came up to me and said, no, no, no, no. And shes unrecognizable as Deirdre. Is that correct? The publication also noted that Yen has become more selective when offered Hollywood roles and asks if the roles are respectful to Chinese culture and unique. I dont want to get political. Much like other beloved Chinese actors before him, like Jackie Chan, Jet Li and the late Bruce Lee, Donnie Yen has found Hollywood fame after becoming a big star in Hong Kong action movies. Yes, poise. And then you pull back and you go, what the heck do they have at the end of their sleeve? 'Iron Monkey' was all the more remarkable in that, years after its Asian release, it was acquired by the American studio Miramax, re-cut, re-scored and given a wide release in US theatres. Its okayIm going to shoot you from one side. Yen laughs. Blood sprays like a horror movie. An ambulance came; Yen received six stitches. Everybodys supposed to be cool and fashionable. If you look at all the visual products from big Hollywood movies to TV, Apple or Netflix or whatever, all these action movies, in one way or another, are [influenced by] Hong Kong movies, Yen says. I really, truly appreciate it. He whacked me on one side and 10 years later, he whacked me on the other side. The 2000s saw Yen transition to Hollywood with appearances in Blade II as Snowman and Shanghai Knights opposite Jackie Chan. Joy, wait. You look like youre having much more fun with the hot dog. Although Yen is widely known and respected in the West, having worked in Hollywood on and off since the late 90s, its nothing compared to how he is recognized in Asia, where his prodigious output made him a giant in the world of Chinese-language cinema. After starring in blockbusters like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Disney's live-action Mulan, Yen will soon appear in John Wick 4 as Caine, an old friend of Wick's who is speculated to be an. And you should see, Jamie and I, we look at each other and, wahaa! A few years ago, for example, he turned down a role in theExpendables franchise. Yeoh plays Evelyn Wang, the hardworking owner of a failing laundromat whos too busy to tend to the little but important things in life. But I think at the core of the story, really, its a very ordinary, average a woman that you walk by every day. But she did not say, OK, lets just wrap it up and call it a day. And the women became the damsel in distress. Pokmon Detective Pikachu Sequel Finds Its Writer and Director, and More Movie News, Womens History Month TV and Streaming Guide 2023, All Rocky and Creed Movies Ranked by Tomatometer, RT Fans Crown Jurassic Park the Ultimate Steven Spielberg Movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once Wins the A24 Showdown, RT Users Crown Toy Story the Best Pixar Film Ever, The Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of March 2023, Daisy Jones & The Six Stars Riley Keough and Sam Claflin on Making the Band, Copyright Fandango. Nothing matters, be free, or nothing matters, give up. The film's two action highlights saw Donnie's character duel the legendary martial arts master Wong Fei-hung, played by his old friend Jet Li. But in general, its always an older man. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. But I am by myself and with a white-haired martial arts expert that you know, tells you exactly what to do. He took the on-screen depiction of the style to new heights with the film 'SPL', released in the US as 'Kill Zone'. So, a movie musical, not a Broadway musical. Sway is produced by Nayeema Raza, Blakeney Schick, Daphne Chen, Caitlin OKeefe and Wyatt Orme, and edited by Nayeema Raza; fact-checking by Kate Sinclair and Mary Marge Locker; music and sound design by Isaac Jones; mixing by Carole Sabouraud and Sonia Herrero; audience strategy by Shannon Busta. She knows these kind of women, and their jobs, and the responsibility of that job, and how it can really turn so many lives upside down. The characters are there, but its more about the love rather than just the playing around, the pranks that they would do on the poor girl poor Constance, and you know. Why cant he have a normal name? After 20 or 50 moves, he keeps missing, Yen says. Our latest episode of Vs. might be our most epic yet as we pit the four biggest martial artists/movie stars of all time against each other in one stats-heavy battle royale: Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Donnie Yen. But adapting to life in the United States as new immigrants was difficult; for a while, the family lived off food stamps. Sometimes a little intimidating and scary. As an outspoken person, I always questioned, Yen says. Doesnt smile, Yen says. In this version, they are reimagined as powerful female warriors, complete with stunning costumes and fierce attitudes. Donnie Yen sobre los personajes asiticos: "Por qu siempre se tienen que llamar Shan or Chang?" . And blood was spilling. I mean, hes 60 years, a legacy thats been so nurtured and protected and well thought out. Its the same attitude that has guided Yen throughout his career. It was very competitive. Picking up in 1887, Shanghai Knights sees Chan's Chon Wang, now Sheriff of Carson City, Nevada, on a mission in London to avenge his father's murder and stop a Royal assassination plot. But as it happened, his mother had a connection to the Hong Kong kung fu director Yuen Woo-ping. Im very blessed that I still have a lot of speed, explosiveness, power, he says. Youll be able to catch up on Sway episodes you may have missed, like my conversation with Andrew Garfield. Half a day, a couple of hours. A couple of hours? said Yen. of Cond Nast: This Is No Longer a Magazine Company, The Digital Tools That Aided the Buffalo Gunman and What to Do About Them. I have so many injuries, Yen says, laughing. Have you been in animation? The kicker? All rights reserved. I got knocked back about eight feet. The reception forShanghai Knightsclearly showed that it had outdone Shanghai Noon's blend of Wild West action and anachronistic comedy, but not enough credit is given to Wu Chow's defeat being of the funniest moments of either movie. Something similar happened just recently, while makingJohn Wick: Chapter 4. More than 5,000 NPC deputies and members of the CPPCC National Committee attend this year's #TwoSessions. Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen are both action movie legends - and here's a look at when the two have done battle in fight scenes with each other. And so, I thought, there was a lot of pressure to make sure they took you seriously. And Ive been in that world forever. Is there a universe you didnt like? Yen's duel with Jet Li brought his skills to the emerging Mainland Chinese theatrical audience, and paved the way for Donnie to become the country's biggest action star. And this is like five genres of film mixed into one bagel. How did they get this opportunity? Are Billionaires the Answer? The biggest stars - Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen - kung fu and wuxia, the leading martial arts film directors, and the best films to watch. Why would you want me to do that? Some people dont know, he says. Yen also didn't establish himself in the West to the extent that Chan had until much later on, but he's every bit as recognizable now, and today, Yen has grown into one of the biggest and most revered martial arts stars in the world. We cant be invincible. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Thats part of life. Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen are two of the biggest martial arts stars in the world, and they've clashed twice in kung fu battles over the years. The name was Shang or Chang, the Ip Man star said. Thanks for listening. And I back up, Jet said, "Donnie, there's blood spilling out of your face." It was very difficult for my mom, because she couldnt accept that, like, Why couldnt you learn from me? But I guess I was born having that personality, always curious of what was out there.. So, people listening to this will be like, a bagel? The two had a 20-year quest to join a project together. Its true. And this idea of nothing matters, you can go two ways. And if there was a close-up of someone getting hit? Yen and fellow martial arts legend Jet Li go at it with bamboo poles, literally bringing down the building around them. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are two of the greatest martial arts actors to ever grace the silver screen. With Jackie Chan's penchant for comedy and Yen's combat versatility seen in his MMA movies, their first showdown has more of a light-hearted spin on it, with their second taking Chan outside of his usual comfort zone with bladed weaponry coming into play, too. So, yes, we became better known in America, like Chow Yun-Fat. At the time,Yen had no plans to be an actor. Speaking with GQ, Yen admitted that he was nearly blinded by Li while filming with him on two different movies. For actors like Yen, who came up in that golden age of kung fu, there were no digital effects. Good fight scenes. Donnie Yen really said no Mandarin Collars, but blind Martial Arts expert is okay. 'Seven Swords' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and proved a hit with worldwide audiences. He would spend countless hours developing hisfa jing, or explosiveness, practicing high kicks on the heavy bag until he knocked it down. Enjoy some creature comforts. He also proposed letting his character have a sense of humor so that he could improvise jokes. And Im like, no way. He notably turned down a role in The Expendables franchise due to how. But then, what she understood was, I can keep learning. And as an audience, I think thats what he does for you, is he puts you in so many places, and then he pulls the rug from under you. Why cant he look cool and fashionable? he continued. Ad Choices, Nearing 60, the last of a golden era of martial arts stars looks back on an unparalleled careerand forward, to his role in the new, Donnie Yen Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters, The Essential Michelle Yeoh Viewing Guide. I know exactly where the camera is. So, none of us go in saying, Im going to make you laugh purposely, you know. Id never been to Beijing before. Yen's final reel duel with Sammo Hung is now regarded as a classic of the genre. When it first came, I was like, no, no, no, no, no. Today, he says, he sees a big difference in the way he and other Asian actors are treated in Hollywood. It was Yen who suggested making the character blind, and gave him a sense of humor, improvising jokes on the setand, in turn, turning an otherwise straight clich into the soul of the movie. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Right, right. These days, Yen is more selective with the Hollywood movies that he takes on. Walk in showers are going to be the new trend, Hong Kong actor, martial artist and action choreographer, Chinese-Singaporean martial artist and actor, While details about the Hong Kong actor's role were kept under wraps following the, Additional details also revealed that Caine will be joining the ranks of antagonists such as Cassian (hip-hop rapper Common) from Chapter 2 and Zero (. The film, which starred Adrian Paul and Christopher Lambert, was produced by the US studio Dimension, and enjoyed a successful worldwide theatrical release.Having relocated to Los Angeles, Yen paid his dues by directing action scenes for the Dimension action thriller 'Stormbreaker' and providing the fight sequences for the German TV series 'The Puma'.Donnie agreed to both action direct and cameo in the major New Line action franchise entry 'Blade 2', starring Wesley Snipes. Naturally, Chan and Yen had to come face-to-face on the big screen sooner or later, with the pair ultimately fightingtwice. I think action movies, he says, are a genre that everybody in the world can appreciate.. After starring in blockbusters like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Disney's live-action Mulan, Yen will soon appear in John Wick 4 as Caine, an old friend of Wick's who is speculated to be an important aspect to the main character's story. Let me take a look." Not only is he the director and executive producer, he also plays the lead and, in flashbacks, his characters father. Anyway, Michelle, this has been a delight. Is it a lonely existence? RELATED:Police Story: The Stunt That Almost Killed Jackie Chan. But he feels it in his body, that he is not quite as quick as he once was. My arms and legs are going in directions that I couldnt even fathom that could happen. This article was first published in Geek Culture. Oh, no, no, no. Yens character, an assassin called Caine, originally went by another name. Who is the ultimate fighter? When I didBlade II I had a horrible time, man. But because she is so focused and weighed down by the sheer sense of responsibility of a failing business, and then being audited, and the daughter and then the father shows up on her doorstep, the one who is always disapproving, disappointed. Its like when you after I read the script, its like, no one has ever thought of me in a role like this, it is true. 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