Aarif Lee (R) has similar appearance with Bruce Lee (L) [Photo: M1905.com]

A biopic about Bruce Lee will mark the 70th anniversary of the late action hero's birth on November 27 of this year, M1905.com reports.

Filming of "Bruce Lee" is expected to begin at the end of next month, the report says. It is slated for release before November 27.

The film will tell Bruce Lee's pre-stardom story. Hong Kong-based singer-turned-actor Aarif Lee will play young Bruce.
Aarif Lee was named Best Newcomer at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards in April for his performance in the family drama "Echoes of the Rainbow".

Manfred Wong, producer of "Bruce Lee", says Aarif's appearance in "Echoes of the Rainbow" reminded him of Bruce Lee, and that he thinks Aarif is the ideal actor for the role.

Karen Mok and Tony Leung Ka-Fai will play Bruce Lee's parents. The film will be helmed by "Bodyguards and Assassins" assistant director Wai-Man Yip.