Melbourne movie fans are in for an electrifying experience as James Pax, best known for his unforgettable portrayal of Lightning in John Carpenter’s 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China, heads to Australia for a very special evening at the iconic Astor Theatre on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
The event will celebrate two beloved action fantasy films with a spectacular double screening of Big Trouble in Little China and the 1993 Hong Kong superhero classic The Heroic Trio.
Pax famously portrayed Lightning, one of the Three Storms, alongside Thunder and Rain, serving the sinister David Lo Pan in Carpenter’s wildly entertaining martial arts adventure.
Released in 1986 and starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall, Big Trouble in Little China initially struggled at the box office before becoming a cult favorite, directed by John Carpenter.
The evening will also feature The Heroic Trio, starring Michelle Yeoh, Maggie Cheung and Anita Mui, bringing another dose of Hong Kong action cinema to the big screen.
Fans attending the Melbourne event will have the exciting opportunity to meet James Pax in person, with a special meet and greet and Q&A session offering a chance to hear stories from his career and his involvement in these memorable productions.
For longtime fans of John Carpenter’s classic, this promises to be a rare opportunity to celebrate the film with one of its most iconic stars.
Tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss James Pax at Melbourne’s Astor Theatre on November 21.
Book your tickets at kungfulegends.com/australia.
Checkout our Exclusive interview with James about his Australian tour!