Sadie Stanley, known for her role in Freeform's Cruel Summer, has been announced as part of the cast for the upcoming Karate Kid installment by Sony Pictures. She will star alongside Ben Wang, who was selected after an extensive global search. The film will also feature returning stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, reprising their iconic roles to expand on the franchise's cinematic universe. Joining the cast is Joshua Jackson.
The plot details of the new Karate Kid movie are being kept under wraps, but it is confirmed that the story will shift to the East Coast and center around a teenager from China, played by Wang, who discovers strength and guidance through martial arts and mentorship. Stanley's character is revealed to be the daughter of Jackson's character.
