Jackie Chan to return to film in Dubai

Alex Ogle / AFP

Action superstar Jackie Chan will start filming for his next film before the end of February.

He's teaming up with action director Stanley Tong, with London, Taiwan and India among the other filming locations.

Stars Yang Yang, Ai Lun, Zhu Zhengting, Jackson Lou and Mia will also feature in the film, along with a local cast.

Details of the film, which will be shot in collaboration with Dubai Film and TV Commission around key Dubai residential spots and Downtown area,  are still sparse. 

 

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