Chinese action film legend Jackie Chan will write, direct and star in the third episode of "Armor of God" series, ten years after his directorial debut in the first "Armor."

Jackie Chan released the news when promoting his latest work "Rush Hour 3," which came out in theaters in the United States on August 3.

The third "Armor" will be of a complete classical Jackie Chan style, says Frankie Chan, executive director of the film, according to the Beijing News.

"There won't be many special effects in the film, as Jackie is strong enough to do the action part himself," Frankie Chan says, "Actually he will challenge himself for something new."

The film revolves around the Kung Fu star fighting against the evil power in a worldwide chase for a Chinese treasure. In addition to making it another action blockbuster, the film is to shed more light on the inner feelings of the figures.

According to Frankie Chan, the film's leading actress will be a Chinese beauty who speaks English perfectly well. And she will be accompanied by two other female roles speaking French and Mandarin respectively.

Shooting is anticipated to start next April, after Jackie Chan finishes acting in Hong Kong director Tung-Shing Yee's "Shinjuku Incident."

Chinese action film legend Jackie Chan on the cover of the DVD of "Armor of God Ⅱ"
 
(CRI.cn August 8, 2007)