Will Smith's son to star in "The Karate Kid" remake

Jaden Smith, left, appeared on stage with his parents Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith during the Nobel Peace concert. (AP Photo/John McConnico)

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s son Jaden Smith will star in a remake of the “Karate Kid” movie.  Jaden will play the karate kid, and veteran actor Jackie Chan will play the instructor. 

If you’re wondering how 11-year-old Jaden landed that big role, his parents (Will and Jada) are serving as the film’s producers. 

Nepotism probably was a factor when it came to casting the role, but Jaden has proven himself to be a talented child star. 

He starred alongside his dad in the 2006 film “The Pursuit of Happyness,” and he acted with Keanu Reeves in the 2008 alien movie ”The Day The Earth Stood Still.”

Jaden was a convincible actor in those two films, but can he pull of ”The Karate Kid” role?  That question will be answered June 11 when the movie hits theaters.  Jaden has big shoes to fill because “The Karate Kid” movies are considered cult classics of the 1980s.