A new “Karate Kid” movie is on the way, and this time, it’s a tag team of legends. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are passing the black belt on to a new kid on the dojo block. Deco is taking a look at how the legacy kicks into high gear — with old-school moves and a new-school heart.
Jackie Chan (as Mr. Han): “I want Li to learn Miyagi Karate.”
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio aren’t done with this franchise just yet. They’re tag-teaming to train Ben Wang, the next Karate Kid on deck.
Ben Wang: “These are films that I grew up watching. These films have been a part of my childhood, so I understand the love. I understand what the fans feel, because I am one, so you just wanna try to meet those expectations.”
And while he may be the new guy, Wang says the veterans made him feel like family —