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Ben Wang(XII)

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Ben Wang
Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, and Ralph Macchio answer questions from IMDb fans about the latest movie in the 'Karate Kid' franchise, their martial-arts skills, favorite Mr. Miyagi moments, that controversial crane kick, and more. Wang told IMDb he learned his karate skills entirely during production of the upcoming 'Karate Kid' installment, training with instructors in Montreal where the film was shot. The conversation, which included franchise veterans Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, offered new details about the production. Chan, who returns to the franchise, detailed his extensive martial arts background, describing his decade-long study of Southern style kung fu before branching into multiple disciplines including karate, judo, and hapkido. The action star explained how he incorporates diverse movement styles, including street dancing, into his fight choreography. Macchio, speaking about the franchise's 40-year-plus legacy, highlighted its multigenerational appeal. "The themes are rooted in positivity and achieving goals and good over evil and dealing with loss and coming out the other end," Macchio said. "In a world that's not always so positive, it's nice to be connected with something that brings a little bit of joy and positivity to all ages." The latest chapter in the 'Karate Kid' saga, which unites Chan and Macchio on screen for the first time, continues the franchise's exploration of martial arts and mentorship when the film premieres on Friday, May 30.
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Ben Wang is known for Mean Girls, lolita malgré moi (2024), Américain de Chine (2023) and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026).
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    Tim Meadows, Tina Fey, Christopher Briney, Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Angourie Rice, Bebe Wood, Avantika, and Auli'i Cravalho in Mean Girls, lolita malgré moi (2024)
    Mean Girls, lolita malgré moi
    5.5
    • Jacob Zheng
    • 2024
    Américain de Chine (2023)
    Américain de Chine
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Jin Wang
    The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026)
    The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
    • Wyatt Callow
    • 2026
    Walter and France (2021)
    Walter and France
    Short
    • Director
    • 2021

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    Actor

    • Marche ou crêve
      • Hank Olson
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
      • Wyatt Callow
      • In Production
      • 2026
    • Brian
      • Brian
      • Post-production
    • Untitled Celebrity Pass Movie
      • Post-production
    • Eliza
      • Eugene
      • Post-production
      • Short
    • Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Joshua Jackson, Ben Wang, and Sadie Stanley in Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
      Karate Kid: Legends
      6.6
      • Li Fong
      • 2025
    • Isle Child (2025)
      Isle Child
      9.2
      • Yang
      • 2025
    • Charlie Plummer in Balloon (2025)
      Balloon
      Short
      • Eric
      • 2025
    • H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and John Roberts in Bob's Burgers (2011)
      Bob's Burgers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Sam (voice)
      • 2024
    • Tim Meadows, Tina Fey, Christopher Briney, Reneé Rapp, Jaquel Spivey, Angourie Rice, Bebe Wood, Avantika, and Auli'i Cravalho in Mean Girls, lolita malgré moi (2024)
      Mean Girls, lolita malgré moi
      5.5
      • Jacob Zheng
      • 2024
    • Good Egg (2023)
      Good Egg
      4.3
      • Guy
      • 2023
    • Terry Chen and Mia SwamiNathan in Sight (2023)
      Sight
      6.6
      • Ming (14
      • 16
      • 21)
      • 2023
    • Américain de Chine (2023)
      Américain de Chine
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Jin Wang
      • 2023
    • Le pari de Chang (2023)
      Le pari de Chang
      6.4
      • Bo
      • 2023
    • Jake Short and Mika Abdalla in Sex Nerd (2022)
      Sex Nerd
      5.4
      • Franklin
      • 2022
    • Search Party (2016)
      Search Party
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Intern
      • 2022
    • Tracy Morgan in The Last O.G. (2018)
      The Last O.G.
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Oliver
      • 2021
    • Ayvah Jordan Vasquez in Launchpad (2021)
      Launchpad
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Gang
      • 2021
    • Lucas Till in MacGyver (2016)
      MacGyver
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Eli Brown
      • Xiang
      • 2021
    • Yibo Wang and Zhan Xiao in Chen qing ling (2019)
      Chen qing ling
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Extra
      • 2019

    Director

    • Happy New Year, Jamie Morgenstern (2023)
      Happy New Year, Jamie Morgenstern
      Short
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Walter and France (2021)
      Walter and France
      Short
      • Director
      • 2021

    Writer

    • Happy New Year, Jamie Morgenstern (2023)
      Happy New Year, Jamie Morgenstern
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Walter and France (2021)
      Walter and France
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2021

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    Macgyver
    Chang Can Dunk Clip 3
    Demo Reel 2:53
    Chang Can Dunk Clip 3
    Chang Can Dunk Clip 2
    Demo Reel 0:56
    Chang Can Dunk Clip 2
    Chang Can Dunk Clip 1
    Demo Reel 3:10
    Chang Can Dunk Clip 1
    Ben Wang - MacGyver on CBS
    Demo Reel 2:33
    Ben Wang - MacGyver on CBS

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