The Chinese news Web site Sina.com reported Sunday that Hong Kong comedian Stephen Chow (周星馳) is a likely lead actor and that the film is budgeted at US$12.5 million, with filming possibly to start early next year.
Hong Kong native Lee died in 1973 at age 32 from swelling of the brain. He is known for films in which he portrayed characters that defended the Chinese and working class from oppressors.
The announcement of the film came on the 33rd anniversary of Lee's death.
The best-known biographical film on Lee is Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, starring Jason Scott Lee, which was released in 1993.
Marlon Brando's annotated script of The Godfather, letters from playwright Tennessee Williams and dozens of other personal items are going up for auction in the latest sale to open the door on the once highly reclusive actor.
Heritage Auction Galleries of Dallas said on Wednesday the Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 sale will be comprised of about 100 items ranging from Brando's life.
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