Jackie Chan will return to the big screen with his latest movie titled A Legend. This movie is a continuation of The Myth which was released in 2005. A Legend’s synopsis tells the story of an archaeologist who finds a mysterious jade that is related to the dream he had of becoming a war general.
The hope is that A Legend will have the same success as its prequel. As far as we know, The Myth is one of the highest-grossing films in Hong Kong this year, with a total revenue of US$ 120 million worldwide.
Then, what is the full synopsis of A Legend? Check out the following review.
A Legend Synopsis
Directed by Stanley Tong, ‘A Legend’ offers promising production quality with exciting adventures, breathtaking action, and a mysterious story that will take viewers into a world full of surprises.
In this movie, Jackie Chan plays the role of an archaeologist who discovers a mysterious jade pendant. The pendant is linked to a dream he had, where he was General Han fighting against the Huns.
With his faith, he and his team embark on a thrilling expedition into the glacier to uncover the secret behind the dream. Their journey is full of challenges and threats, from extreme natural conditions to mysterious creatures associated with the artifact.
In the midst of their adventure, they find clues that lead to ancient history that has been hidden. This discovery reveals a great mystery related to humanity’s past and future. What will be revealed next?
Aside from Jackie Chan, the director also roped in several other Chinese actors to play roles in the movie A Legend. Here are the cast members:
- Gülnezer Bextiyar
- Lay Zhang
- Aarif Lee
- Chen Li
- Peng Xiaoran
- Kim Hee-seon
- Max Huang
- Shawn Dou
- Yecheng Zheng
Release Date
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jackie Chan has agreed to play a role in the movie with a budget of US$ 50 million. The 69-year-old actor will play a 27-year-old male character, so the movie will undergo an editing process.
A Legends will hit theaters on July 31, 2024. Are you ready to see Jackie Chan in action again?
