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Jackie Chan, Jet Li likely to take part in Indonesian film
Following news that Jackie Chan and Jet Li were being invited to participate in an upcoming colossal Indonesian film titled Pamanca the Movie, the movie's spokesperson Andi Iwan told tempo.co on Tuesday that he was optimistic the two veteran actors would agree to take part in the Makassar flick.
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Chan is also reportedly interested in getting involved in the film as a result of his interest in Indonesia as a Muslim-majority country. (Shutterstock/Tinseltown)
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ollowing news that Jackie Chan and Jet Li were being invited to participate in an upcoming colossal Indonesian film titled Pamanca the Movie, the movie's spokesperson Andi Iwan told tempo.co on Tuesday that he was optimistic the two veteran actors would agree to take part in the Makassar flick.
Andi mentioned that the movie's executive producer Muhammad Basir was a martial artist who had often practiced with Chan and Li.
“They often practice together in Singapore or China,” he said, adding that Chan had provided technical input regarding the movie's action scenes.
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Andi also stated that both actors were interested in taking part in the film since they had never acted in an Indonesian film before. “They are very happy to participate, especially since the film highlights cultural themes."
Chan is also reportedly interested in getting involved in the film as a result of his interest in Indonesia as a Muslim-majority country.
Pamanca the Movie is an epic historical film set in the 1800s that focuses on pamanca, a traditional form of martial arts from South Sulawesi. Chan and Li have both been offered supporting roles in the film. (mas/kes)
