March 29, 2024 1:37pm | Updated 1:38pm IST
The iconic martial artist, nicknamed for his explosive spinning back kicks, trained with many Hollywood stars including Jackie Chan, Muhammad Ali, and Nicole Kidman.
Keanu Reeves | Photo by Richard Shotwell
Hollywood action icon Keanu Reeves and Academy Award-winning producer Fisher Stevens join forces to spotlight the life and legacy of kickboxing legend Benny “The Jet” Urquidez. We co-produced a documentary.
dubbing jet, the documentary is currently in production under the direction of Jennifer Tiexiera, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker known for her work in sports documentaries. Backed by the fledgling Amporogetic Projects led by Chris Quintos Cathcart and Tyler Boehm, as well as Stevens' own highly combustible production banner, the film will hit screens in 2025. It's a schedule.
Affectionately named for his explosive spinning back kick, Urquidez not only dominated the martial arts scene with his unparalleled skill, but also trained with numerous A-list stars including Jackie Chan and Muhammad Ali. , and left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Nicole Kidman.
Tiexiera highlighted Urquidez's path from adversity to victory, saying, “Benny's martial arts career was born out of struggles with identity, poverty, and race, but he didn't let those things define him. ” he said. The result is a story about how struggle and sacrifice evolved into a story about love, spirituality, and deeper meaning. ”
Reeves expressed his enthusiasm for the venture, saying, “Benny is a true leader and has had a very deep, but underappreciated influence on both film and martial arts. We are thrilled to be able to share his story with the world. I’m very excited about it.”
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