By | Published August 19, 2009

Production has begun on the sequel to the award-winning kung fu drama IP MAN with director Wilson Yip, martial arts star Donnie Yen and cast members having attended an opening ceremony in Foshan on Monday to honor the biopic’s subject, Wing Chun Master Ip Man (aka Yip Man).

(from left) Fan Siu-wong (slightly out of frame), Xiong Dailin, Jiang Daiyan, Donnie Yen, director Wilson Yip, producer Wong Bak-Ming.

(from left) Fan Siu-wong (slightly out of frame), Xiong Dailin, Jiang Daiyan, Donnie Yen, director Wilson Yip, producer Wong Bak-Ming.

IP MAN 2 will pick up where its predecessor left off with Ip (Yen) relocating to Hong Kong from his native Foshan. The plot will follow Ip’s early years there where he established leading up to the time when he took on a young Bruce Lee as his student.

Action director Sammo Hung is on board again, this time also in front of the camera where he will portray a Hung Fist master who develops a rivalry with Ip Man. Actors Fan Siu-wong, Simon Yam and Lam Ka-tung are also returning.

Several other new cast members will be added. Most notably, Bruce Lee will be portrayed by 10-year-old child actor Jiang Daiyan (see pictures). Other additions include former child martial arts actor Sik Siu-lung (DRAGON FROM SHAOLIN) and Huang Xiaoming (THE BANQUET).

Jiang Daiyan

Jiang Daiyan

Producers are still searching for an actor to portray an adult version of Bruce Lee for this film and possibly IP MAN 3.

The 100 million yuan ($15 million) production will mostly be shot on a set in Shanghai. Mandarin Films is planning to release IP MAN 2 in the summer of 2010.

Source: MonkeyPeaches, Sina

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  • Whydoesitmatter?

    Yeah here we go again, america is about to be shown how REAL FIGHT scenes are done. Well at least we have something to look forward to next year. IP Man 2 should get a major release in america this time… right?

  • darrinkemp

    That kid looks like he might know a little something. Maybe we are looking at the next generaton of kung fu movie actor here.

  • gamebreaker04

    Yeah, I agree. Here we have real top quality action/fighting scenes, but Hollywood is still attached to those fake action scenes (or it looks bad for the most part) in movies like GI Joe and that new Street Fighter movie, oh and of course, the dragon ball movie.

    Maybe acting and fighting just don't mix in America??

  • pete

    Personally , I don't think this young actor looks like Mr. Lee . But he can shown off some basic movement it's got a point . If i not wrong here …this kid are one of the china martial artist which win young MA champion in china !?

  • RAJOADO

    Although Bruce was a little older when he started training with Ip Sifu, this kid looks like he will do a good job. Can't wait!

  • Eric

    Will Ip Man 2 have english audio? If 1 would have had english audio(knowing that this Master was Bruce Lee`s teacher,this would be a blockbuster in allenglish speaking countries.(Even to this day.)So hopefully 2 will have an option for english audio.

  • onn

    I think the Hong Kong actor that played the Bruce Lee character in the recent Bruce Lee episodes is the most suitable candidate,due to her look that similiar to late Bruce Lee

  • wusifu

    what about William Cheung who interduced Bruce Lee to wing chun & was 1 of Ip Mans top students

  • wusifu

    Wu Sifu is opening new Wing Chun Kung Fu School in Wellington, NZ soon
    sihingkungfuschool88@y7mail.com

  • aryawanlee

    i hope danny chan will play as adult bruce lee at yip man 3

  • wu sifu

    Family Wing Chun Kung Fu Centres are now open & casual & full time training is from 6am to 8:30pm in Johnsonville,Wellington NZ.,

  • diyarash

    Jiang Daiyan is a perfect match for young Brucelee

  • diyarash

    Jiang Daiyan is a perfect match for young Brucelee

  • neplov

    LOL. Cheung….he likes to tell stories, doesn't he?

  • Stevenlim898

    Danny Chan K.K. is = Bruce Lee 2,he = will be the successor of Bruce Lee's JEET KUNE DO!! He is the true JKD martial arts artist !! He is the ACTOR that really suitable to act as BRUCE LEE !!
    陈国坤 = 李小龙2, 陈国坤 = 李小龙的截拳道的領悟之人,真正截拳道的武术高手!! 真实适当演李小龙的演员!!

  • Chinese_dragon

    Danny Chan K.K. is = Bruce Lee 2,he = will be the successor of Bruce Lee's JEET KUNE DO!! He is the true JKD martial arts artist !! He is the ACTOR that really suitable to act as BRUCE LEE !!

    陈国坤 = 李小龙2, 陈国坤 = 李小龙的截拳道的領悟之人,真正截拳道的武术高手!! 真实适当演李小龙的演员!!

  • Creature

    Great biography of a great man.
    The series so far of Yip Man 1 & 2 are on my short list of the greatest Martial Arts films of all time. I am anxiously looking forward for a third. Would be interesting to see more of his younger years as well.