Dwayne Johnson's 'Big Trouble in Little China' Is Not a Remake Fans of the 1986 John Carpenter classic were at best "cautious" at the announcement of a new film by the same name. Many feel the action-adventure film doesn't need a "remake." Producers were prepared for this reaction and are calling the new film a sequel. Hiram Garcia, producer 'Big Trouble in Little China,' via Gamespot Hiram Garcia, producer 'Big Trouble in Little China,' via Gamespot Another issue for fans is whether Johnson is intended to step into the shoes of the character Jack Burton, who was made iconic by actor Kurt Russell. Hiram Garcia, producer 'Big Trouble in Little China,' via Gamespot Hiram Garcia, producer 'Big Trouble in Little China,' via Gamespot