Jet Li's Latest: Huo Yuanjia

Jet Li's talents have mostly gone to waste since he came to America, but maybe working with these HK vets will break the slump?

Focus Features Aboard New Jet Li Actioner

Focus Features will handle international sales, excluding Asia, on Jet Li's latest project, a martial arts actioner produced by Bill Kong (House of Flying Daggers, Hero), reports Variety.

The untitled film is being directed by Freddy vs. Jason helmer Ronny Yu, with action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping ("The Matrix" trilogy) on board.

Li stars as real life kung fu legend Fok Yuanjia, the son of a boxing champ who dreams of following in his father's footsteps. After becoming the most famous fighter in China, he disappears for years when personal tragedy strikes. Ultimately, Li's character must come out of hiding to defend the honor of his country in an international tournament.