Who's the Shogun of Harlem?

[Compound]

.... apparently the guy who wants those snakes off of his plane.

Samuel Jackson Headlining Last Dragon Remake as Sho'nuff

October 30, 2008
by Alex Billington

Of all the films worthy of being remade, I never would've though The Last Dragon was one of them. Columbia Pictures is developing a remake of the cult 1985 film with none other than Samuel L. Jackson set to star as Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, a role played in the original by the late Julius Carry (as seen in the photo above). Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is co-producing with John Davis and Kerry Gordy while Dallas Jackson (of Uncle P) will write the screenplay. Jackson admits that he's "a huge fan of the original and look forward to bringing Sho'Nuff into the 21st century." From Afro Samurai to the Shogun of Harlem!

The plot will be updated but will follow a similar story as the original, centering on a martial arts student named Leroy Green and his quest through the streets of New York to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as the Last Dragon. Those who achieve the high ranking possess the Glow, making them the greatest fighter alive. Jackson's role, Sho'nuff, is one of the thugs that Green must fight along the way. Columbia is ramping up production on The Last Dragon to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Motown next year. Anyone thinking this might be the next classic Jackson role?

Huh. Never thought that I'd see this remade.

[a pretty girl is like]

.... apparently the guy who wants those snakes off of his plane.

Samuel Jackson Headlining Last Dragon Remake as Sho'nuff

Anyone thinking this might be the next classic Jackson role?

Nope.  This is just the next classic Jackson paycheck. 

[RoninFox]

Whatever it is, just hope it turns out better than Shaft.

[esoobaC .T bocaJ]

is it Ghost Dog?

[a pretty girl is like]

Whatever it is, just hope it turns out better than Shaft.

True that.  

Such a missed opportunity.  

[RoninFox]

This is further evidence for me that Jackson will take any role if it sounds even a little fun to him.  That really seems to be the main criteria.

I get to be a Jedi!  Sweet!

Me as Shaft?  Hell yeah!

Shooting Snakes on a Muthaf***ing plane?  That sounds hilarious!

[Tripe]

But who will cover the DeBarge classic Rhythm of the Night?