WoooHa was one of the first websites to report way back in July of 2008 on RZA’s deal with Universal to direct the kung-fu flick Man WIth the Iron First. The good news is that the movie still is happening…in fact RZA is in China right now with producing partner Eli Roth (Hostel) filming principal photography. Roth recently stated on Twitter:

“I’m in China. I feel like a Jew on Christmas…The Chinese film crew are so fast and efficient I feel like I’m watching an episode of Benny Hill.”

Still no official release date yet for the film but some estimate a late 2011 release. Also rumors of Russell Crowe as the lead still are that…rumors. Regardless of who the lead is, with RZA directing it sure will be an interesting project to watch. I yearn for the days when this flick could have had an ODB cameo.