He Is Back: A Modern Take on the Bruceploitation Genre
In some of the most unexpected news of the year, it was announced today that Abb Li (Afghanistan’s answer to Bruce Lee) is set to star in He Is Back, a movie that will honor the legacy of Bruce Lee. He Is Back is set to go into production early next year and I have to admit I am intrigued by what is for all intents and purposes a Bruceploitation film being made in 2019.
Check out the official He Is Back press release below…
Chitah Yajnesh Shetty to direct Hollywood martial arts action film He Is Back, honoring Bruce Lee!
Chitah Yajnesh Shetty (Krishna, Sainik) makes his directorial debut with the Hollywood film titled He Is Back. The film is weaved around martial arts, and honors the legacy of Bruce Lee. Presented by Showtime Sinema & SBM Pvt Ltd in association with Ninjoor Pictures, He Is Back is being produced by Suresh Sharma & Suresh Babu Malge,
Starring newcomer Abb Li – a martial artist discovered in Afghanistan – He Is Back is about a poor young man from Afghanistan who has devoted his life to helping his village. Within him is a special power that will help him fight an encroaching evil that threatens not just his home, but also the world.
The unveiling ceremony for He Is Back was launched at Armani Burj Khalifa, introducing Abb Li (popularly known as the Afghan Bruce Lee) and Alina Lliumzhinova.
In attendance at the ceremony was Her Royal Excellencey of Thailand Mom Luang Rajadarasri Jayankura, Ex-President of Kalmakiya (Russian Federation) Mr. Kirsan, Prince Firoz, member of Royal Institute of British Architects from England,Thomas Fung, Chairman of City Credit Capital (UK) ltd UK, Edmond Nercez from Belgium, Edmond Avakian CEO Avakian Group of Companies GENEVA; they all supported the film overwhelmingly.
Dr. BR Shetty, an eminent personality of UAE graced the Film Muhurath by switching on the Camera, and the clap was given by blockbuster film producer Mr. Rockline Venkatesh, along with Hollywood cinematographer Ross Clarkson (Undisputed III, Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear), action director Keecha Kempkadee in presence of the film’s partner Mr XU from China and others dignitaries.
He Is Back is a film By Chitah Yajnesh Shetty, Co produced by Amarjit Shetty and executive produced by Mr. William Bond (Hong Kong).
He Is Back is set to shoot in Kosovo, Cambodia, Thailand, Russia, and the USA. Filming officially begins on January 28th, 2019.
Press Release (26th Sep 2018 at Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE.)
I love anything Bruce Lee. I swear, I would like to see this movie. I m a die hard Bruce Lee fan. Lee was the man who brought Chinese Martial Arts to West Africa on screen. The “Yellow Jump Suit”. I m looking up to opening day.