Who is the baddest mofo lowdown around this town? The answer for the last two decades has been Samuel L. Jackson, and now he'll prove it by starring as Sho'nuff in Columbia's remake of The Last Dragon, the 1980s martial arts cult classic.

The plot, which will be updated for these modern times, will still focus on the martial arts student Leroy Green as he tries to achieve the Last Dragon, the highest level of martial arts accomplishment. Presumably Sho'nuff shows up to throw a wrench into his plans, though why Jedi master Mace Windu would want to stop a young martial arts star is up for debate.

The Hollywood Reporter recounts the entire cult history of the original Last Dragon, which I'd never heard of until today but sounds amazing. And Samuel L. Jackson, who I assume will liberally sprinkle his favorite curse word into the movie, should make hay with this crazy-sounding role. Sure he's venturing closer and closer to camp with every role he takes, but if it makes him money and keeps us entertained, we shouldn't be complaining.