Jet Li and Xie Miao Reunite 33 Years After Playing Father and Son in 'New Legend of Shaolin'

Jet Li and Xie Miao, who famously portrayed a father-son duo in the 1994 film "New Legend of Shaolin" (also known as "Hong Xiguan: The New Shaolin Five Ancestors"), have reunited 33 years after their initial collaboration.

Jet Li recently shared a side-by-side comparison photo on Weibo, juxtaposing an image from their time filming the movie with a recent picture of them together. The actor, who played the father role, expressed his emotional reaction to seeing his young co-star all grown up, remarking, "In the blink of an eye, the son has grown up!"

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In the blink of an eye, the son has grown up!

Xie Miao, who was just 9 years old when he played Jet Li's son, Hong Wending, in the film, responded to the reunion with his own playful message. He reposted Jet Li's message, adding, "In the blink of an eye, it's been over 30 years, Dad!" This lighthearted exchange quickly garnered significant attention from fans online.

Fans flooded the comments section with nostalgic remarks, calling them the "strongest father-son duo" and expressing hopes for a future collaboration. Many noted how little the two actors seemed to have changed over the decades. The reunion has touched many viewers who remember their iconic on-screen chemistry from "New Legend of Shaolin" and their subsequent film, "My Father Is a Hero."

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In the blink of an eye, it's been over 30 years, Dad!