Tony Jaa To Return In Collaboration With Sammo Hung

If you're Tony Jaa and you're looking to rebuild your career after the very public meltdown and collapse that was the production of Ong Bak 2 - find the details on that here - how do you go about doing it?

Well, one possible solution - a very good possible solution - is to get the hell out of Thailand to a nation where memories are a little shorter and where the masses did not witness your televised breakdown. Then pair yourself up with an acknowledged master, cut out all the outside distractions and focus on simply doing what you do best. And that appears to be exactly what Jaa is now doing.

Details are sketchy but according to reliable sources, with Jaa now out of the Buddhist monastery he took refuge in following the release of Ong Bak 3 and with his exclusive contract with Sahamongkol expiring, there is a new project for Jaa now doing the rounds of the Hong Kong industry looking to nail down the last pieces of needed finance to roll into production. Though we do not know the title or story details we are told that the legendary Sammo Hung is attached as fight choreographer.

A Hong Kong based project has long been rumored for Jaa and this seems the right move at the right time. It will allow Jaa to get back on form away from the media spotlight and pressures of home and, if it turns out, leave him free to ride back into Thailand as a conquering hero after it is completed. A number of companies are in active talks to come on board this one so it would appear that it is not a question of 'if' but of 'when'.

More details as we get them.