Jackie Chan's period movie

06-11-2008 13:30

Jackie Chan is to write and star in a period drama.

The martial arts expert has started work on 'Junior Soldiers', which is described as a road movie in period costume set during the Qin dynasty.

As well as starring in the film, the 'Rush Hour' actor will also produce it and is writing the screenplay, which focuses on three people and a horse.

Shooting is scheduled to begin early next year under the direction of 'Underdog Knight' helmer Ding Sheng.

Spox Yuan Nong from the Beijing office of Chan''s JCE shingle confirmed the movie would be shot next year but gave no further details.

Jackie's last big-screen outing was opposite fellow marshal arts star Jet Li in 'The Forbidden Kingdom'.

He also provided voice work alongside Angelina Jolie and Jack Black for 'Kung Fu Panda'.