Jean-Claude Van Damme to Star in Action Film 'Katana'
Jeremy Zag directs the film about a former world champion fighter forced back into combat; The Veterans is handling sales at the American Film Market.
Jean-Claude Van Damme is attached to star in the action film Katana, directed by Jeremy Zag, and the project is being sold at the American Film Market, according to joblo.com. The Veterans is handling sales for the film, with a script and sizzle reel for buyers.
Katana follows a former world champion fighter, now a father, who is forced back into combat when his daughter is taken by the yakuza in Japan. Melsik Baghdasaryan, an Armenian MMA fighter, and Cyril Benzaquen, a French Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion, will also appear in the film.
Division Z is producing Katana in partnership with Japan-based Wowow Bridge. Production is scheduled to begin next spring.
Van Damme's recent work
Van Damme appeared in films including The Gardener and as a DLC character in Mortal Kombat 1 as recently as last year. He broke out with the 1988 film Bloodsport.
Zag created the French animated Miraculous World franchise. Wowow Bridge's credits include the HBO Max series Tokyo Vice.
Quick answers
Who stars in 'Katana'?
Jean-Claude Van Damme is attached to star, with Melsik Baghdasaryan and Cyril Benzaquen also appearing.
Who is directing 'Katana'?
Jeremy Zag is directing the film and Division Z is producing.
When does production on 'Katana' begin?
Production is scheduled to begin next spring.