Huy todd:

The gatlin dragon

Logline:

A Southern raised martial arts loving Chinese-American, who doesn’t fit in chases a dream of becoming a martial artist alongside his father, but is met with rejection and unexpected hardships. Teaming up with an unlikely washed-up martial artist Huy Todd weathers the path to prove that even a misfit can rise to overcome the impossible as The Gatlin Dragon.


Tone & Style: Think The Karate Kid meets Eastbound & Down with shades of Rocky / A Knights Tale. A mix of heartwarming underdog grit, martial arts action, and humor rooted in culture clash and absurd Southern charm.

themes

  • Identity: Embracing both sides of who you are.

  • Underdog triumph: Turning ridicule into strength & overcoming loss / rejection.

  • Found family: Building bonds beyond bloodlines.

  • Comedy through contrast: Asian heritage meets redneck culture.

Meet the Cast

  • HUY TODD

    STEFAN LI

    The popular streamer on Twitch known for his quirky personality and unique live editing streaming style. Stefan shows promise for the role of Huy as an up and coming talent undiscovered with a vibrant personality and existing fan base.

  • qui-gon tel

    Danny McBride

    Established actor famous for his ridiculous antics /comedy. McBride is the perfect Co-Star to play Southern know it all ex-martial artist that the role Qui-Gon Tel was written to be played by.

  • charlie ming

    Imane Anys aka Pokiemane

    Having recently teased a cameo in the film Free Guy expressed some interest in acting, the #1 female led streamer’s collective viewership of 35 Million fans predominantly ages 16 to 24, presents a good potential as a new female lead with a large fans base.

  • Hailey todd

    Amy Adams

    An A-list actress, known for her versatility ranging from comedy to drama, Amy brings the audience close to the hard single mother with loving Southern charm.

  • HUY JINPING

    Will Yun Lee

    Will Yun Lee is an American actor and martial artist known for his roles in films and television series. Lee takes on the dramatic role of the father with a hardened heart and ruthless hunger for victory.

  • EMMALINE

    Susan Boyle

    The Scottish singer who became an international sensation after winning Britain’s Got Talent present the lovable personality to play the comical, but charming homeless woman in central park.

where our story

takes place.

  • Haileyville, alabama

    Small Town

    This underdog story begins in rural Alabama, where Huy is raised by only his mother. A Southern tone and trailer park living has been the roots of protagonist.

  • Central park

    New York City

    From arriving in New York, meeting his unlikely mentor, training, and sharing meaningful moments with his love interest Charlie, Central Park is largely where the movie takes place.

  • clinton park stables

    New York City

    Just outside Central Park, on the top floor of the Clinton Park Stables, Huy’s mentor, a carriage tour business owner and ex-martial artist, lives in a small apartment. The stables set the stage for a nontraditional environment as Huy trains to enter The Warrior’s Way tournament.