American Born Chinese star Ben Wang is the next Karate Kid

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UNITED STATES – American actor Ben Wang has beaten thousands of hopefuls in a global search to become the next Karate Kid. The 24-year-old will join American actor Ralph Macchio, 62, and Hong Kong action superstar Jackie Chan, 69, in the coming-of-age martial arts film titled Karate Kid. Chan and Macchio, who announced the casting search via a video clip in November, will reprise their iconic characters from previous Karate Kid (1984 to 2010) films. According to American trade publication The Hollywood Reporter, Wang stood out with his deep connection to the character. His fluency in Mandarin and being highly...