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Sho'nuff! Samuel L. Jackson is in The Last Dragon

October 30, 2008

Samuel L. Jackson is set to star as the bad guy in Columbia Pictures' remake of Berry Gordy's 1985 cult classic The Last Dragon, says The Hollywood Reporter. Jackson will play Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry.

"I'm a huge fan of the original and look forward to bringing Sho'Nuff into the 21st century," Jackson said.

Writing the screenplay as well as producing is Dallas Jackson, who heads up the urban family label DJ Classicz with Davis. Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing.

The updated plot will be along the same lines of the original, centering on young martial arts student Leroy Green in his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as the Last Dragon. Those who achieve the high ranking possess the Glow, making them the greatest fighter alive.

The project will take a new look at "Last Dragon" coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Motown next year. Davis Entertainment's John Davis and Gordy's son Kerry Gordy are producing.

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COMMENTS (119)

Posted by:

Nilade

October 30, 2008

Used to love this movie when I was a kid. Wonder if they will bring back El Debarge in the sountrack.

Posted by:

scott K

October 30, 2008

I am actually looking forward to this remake because the original is such a guilty pleasure. I hope Columbus Short plays Leroy Green.

Posted by:

eloCkraM

October 30, 2008

NOOOOOO!!!!! Although I love Sam, and I love the original movie, he does not fit in the role of Sho'Nuff.

Then again, he is the badest mofo this side low down... SHO'NUFF!!!

Posted by:

major

October 30, 2008

Loved This Movie as a kid, had actually forgotten about it will go see if i can find a copy

Posted by:

joe asylo

October 30, 2008

man i dont know about a remake cause really, now n days this film end up been camping.

Posted by:

StarX

October 30, 2008

OMG!!! I had no idea Julius Carry had passed away! Well, I hope Sam can honor him with his role, which I am very much looking forward to now!!! :)

R.I.P. Julius Carry

Posted by:

Robo

October 30, 2008

WHAT THE HELL?! Oh my goodness Lawd, why? Why Lawd. Not my Last Dragon!

And I was JUST saying how much confidence I had in some remakes. Please don't make me take that back.

Posted by:

Mr. Constipated

October 30, 2008

Jackson could pull it off, so can Busta Rhymes or in that pic up there of sho'nuff he kind of looks like eddie murphy. Either was it's gonna b good!

Posted by:

Unraveling Syntax

October 30, 2008

I typically hate it when people crawl into these comment boards and whine about stuff, but I gotta say...

WHY?! I can't believe they are trying to remake this. I might have joked, "Maybe they'll get Sam Jackson to play Sho'Nuff HAHA!" Never thinking they would actually be dumb enough to do it. What a horrible move by everyone involved. And shame on you, Sammy...too many bad choices in a row.

Posted by:

Rob620

October 30, 2008

that was the cheesiest movie i have ever seen. and the music in the film was retarded. if both of those are rectified i will check it out.