Jackie Chan’s latest project

Jackie Chan has began working on his latest film, with the English working title of Junior Soldiers. Filming is expected to begin in early 2009, according to Variety.

The film is a period road movie set during the Qin dynasty, according to reports on the Sina.com site. Ding Sheng, who helmed Underdog Knight, is directing the new film, which Chan will produce, star and write.