Birth Of The Dragon Commencing Principal Photography

Known for his movie The Adjustment Bureau, George Nolfi will be directing the film Birth of the Dragon. The movie will tell the epic tale of young Bruce Lee and his fight with Shaolin Master Wong Jack Man. The principal photography for the film will start today, November 17.

The movie will showcase the perspective of a young martial arts student. The fight between Bruce Lee and Wong makes him question his allegiance. It is still not sure who actually won the fight but what’s certain is that Bruce Lee was a changed man after it. People also say that the fight led Bruce Lee to create his personal art of Jeet Kune Do.

Into the Woods actor Billy Magnussen will be playing the role of Steve McKee, the young student. The role of Bruce Lee will be taken up by Philip Ng. Chinese actor Yu Xia will portray Wong Jack Man. Michael London and Janice Williams will be producing the film.

Source: comicvine.com