Jackie Chan Prepares Shaolin Temple Drama Serial For The Disciple Candidates

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On Wednesday night when he received honorary professorship from Savannah College of Art and Design, Jackie Chan revealed that he is producing a 30-part New Shaolin Temple series featuring a number of finalists from The Disciple.

Jackie Chan, who just signed up 16 candidates from The Disciple, is all set to groom them.

On being enquired, Jackie Chan's firm in Beijing confirms that Jackie Chan is collaborating with Beijing TV to produce a modern-day version of Shaolin Temple.

Owing to large amount of martial arts sequences, and that the actors couldn't wear thick clothing, the cold winter is not conducive for filming, so they're postponing production from December 2008 to spring 2009.
 
 While the director has not been determined, the cast will be picked from the top 30 finalists from The Disciple, with priority being given to the 16 who are signed to Jackie Chan's talent agency. Jackie Chan Stunt Team will provide martial arts choreography.
 
 A few celebrated action stars will be invited to make guest appearances in Shaolin Temple. While Jackie Chan has expressed possibility of him doing a cameo role too, the chance is slim owing to his busy schedule. However, he will personally be the producer.
 
 The script is being worked on, and Shaolin Temple series will be set in contemporary times. Apart New Shaolin Temple, a few films with the new blood in mind are being planned too.  Zhejiang Online, Sina