In the theatrical trailer for The Forbidden Kingdom, he flashes on the screen, but not long enough to really see. Now, thanks to Screen Power Magazine, we can get our first good look at Jet Li as Sun Wukong, the Monkey King…
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Jet Li is going to be an AWESOME Sun Wukong!
Sun Wukong was known to have incredible strength, being able to lift his 13,500 jīn (6,750 kg) Ruyi Jingu Bang with ease. He also has super speed, traveling 108,000 li (54,000 kilometers) in one somersault (In modern language, the expression “108,000 li” indicates that something is ridiculously exaggerated or far-fetched). Sun knows 72 transformations, which allows him to transform into various animals and objects. His hairs also contain magical properties, each being able to transform into a clone of the Monkey King himself, as well as weapons, animals, and other objects. He also knows other various spells such as commanding the wind, conjuring protective circles against demons, or freezing humans, demons, and gods alike with one word. From Wiki
The site for the martial arts media mag also debuted a handful of new images, available only in thumbnails for the moment…
Click over to Screen Power to see the rest. Thanks to Lisa Clemens.
so, wait, jet is playing two roles in the movie or what?
I’m confused, I thought he was/is playing the silent monk? Or is this the monkey king like, under disguised or something?
Also, I like how jet li altered the script. I guess he knows his western audience~~
Yeah, Jet’s playing Silent Monk and the Monkey King!
i hope the story is as epic as everything else we’ve seen. monkey king!!!!!!
i like how he looks like a general
Me too! Everything looks epic so far. Can’t wait to see him in action!
i think the movie looks great-and i can’t wait to see it. see i’m such a huge fan of jets’s anyway and jackie being in the film is such a bonus!! some people believe that jet and jackie are swor enemies but they’re not they are actually really good friends!anyway can’t to see this sure to great film!!