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Around the World with Jackie Chan?

From: Harry Hayfield <harryhayfield~at~btopenworld.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 00:21:29 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time)
To: "Jules Verne Forum" <jvf~at~math.technion.ac.il>

Around the World in Eighty Days
Director: Frank Coraci
Writer: TBA
Producer: TBA
Action Director: Jackie Chan
Cast: Jackie Chan
Production Company: Walden Media
Release Date: Late 2003
Filming: Filming should commence after the completion of “Shanghai Knights”
Language: English
Plot: The film will be based on the famous novel by Jules Verne, but the
script is said to have been altered from the 1956 original starring David
Niven, in order to suit Jackie.
The new version will focus more heavily on the character of Passepartout
played by Jackie, who after stealing a valuable Jade Buddha, seeks refuge
with London gentleman inventor Phileas Fogg. The role of Fogg, made famous
by Niven, has yet to be cast. The story set in the 18th century, is about
Fogg who makes a bet with his club that he can travel around the world in 80
days. The revision has Passepartout teaching Fogg to open his mind to the
different cultures he encounters en route, while at the same time defending
Fogg from the hostilities he meets along the way.
Special Note: Jackie stated “It's a film that I am interested in because it
s educational and sends a positive message to the public. Each film I make
has to be more exciting and challenging than the next. I like the idea of
travelling to nine different countries to make this film. Travelling gives
me an opportunity to learn about different countries.”
Fogg an inventor? Passepartout a common Chinese thief? Fogg taking an interest in other cultures? Someone fan me down before I faint. This company is taking too many liberties. I'm going to write to them and point out that what they are proposing and what Verne wrote are totally incongorous.

Received on Sun 15 Sep 2002 - 12:32:52 IDT

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