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    THIS JUST IN!!! Casting change.....

    Greetings,

    Citing international recognition, draw and appeal, there has been a sudden change in cast leads for the film based on the match that took place between Bruce Lee and Wong Jack Man.

    The part of Bruce Lee will be played by Oscar recipient Leonardo DiCaprio.

    The part of Wong Jack Man will be played by Gary Oldman.

    Both are well seasoned actor veterans who are respected in their field.


    mickey

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    LMAO!

    Here's some leaked photos of Dicaprio preparing for the role:


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    Thank you for that share, Jimbo.

    Leonardo appears to be taking the role seriously.


    mickey

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    Production was delayed when several celebrities, led by Spike Lee, protested the lack of diversity in the project's all-white cast. Hollywood executives were listening and added Morgan Freeman to the cast. He will be portraying Bruce Lee's Kung Fu teacher, Ip Man, in flashback sequences. Having solved the diversity issue to the satisfaction of all involved, production was allowed to proceed.

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    Greetings Jimbo,

    I did not know about that. Good reporting.


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    George Takei will be playing the part of Linda Lee.

    Oh my...

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    Greetings -N-,

    The casting of George Takei was a major coup. Oprah Winfrey rallied strongly against it until she was convinced that, under certain lighting conditions, George Takei looks just like Viola Davis. They held back from her the fact that it is only WHEN THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO LIGHT AT ALL when George Takei looks just like Viola Davis.


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    Quote Originally Posted by -N- View Post
    George Takei will be playing the part of Linda Lee.

    Oh my...
    lol. I spit coffee!

    Seriously though. Is this serious? Why would they cast these two when there are literally hordes of more adept people to play these guys? NOt to mention, if they are going for reality, shouldn't the characters be played by asians?
    Kung Fu is good for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    Production was delayed when several celebrities, led by Spike Lee, protested the lack of diversity in the project's all-white cast. Hollywood executives were listening and added Morgan Freeman to the cast. He will be portraying Bruce Lee's Kung Fu teacher, Ip Man, in flashback sequences. Having solved the diversity issue to the satisfaction of all involved, production was allowed to proceed.
    This is going too far. Sean Connery was perfect for the job. Just remember his Asian performance in "You Only Live Twice". The man trained with Don Draeger, for crying out loud.

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