Well-known Chinese action star Jet Li's new blockbuster ‘Huo Yuanjia Biopic' is set to begin shooting next month in Shanghai.

The crew has recently been in Shanghai choosing scenic spots for the 150 Million Yuan movie.

The production crew have been brought in from Hollywood, and co-producers, Columbia Pictures are investing about 19 million U.S dollars in the project.

Jet Li's character, Huo Yuanjia was a legendary martial arts master and Chinese patriot during the foreign invasions of 1868 and 1910.

Japanese actress Noriko Sakai will play his love interest.

CRI Exclusive/ Editor: Chen Ying/ Photo: baidu