Stephen Chow flies from 'Green Hornet'

The Green Hornet is looking for a new sidekick.

Stephen Chow, who had been cast as faithful companion (and butt-kicker) Kato, has left the movie version of the '60s superhero, according to the trades.

Chow had previously been set to direct the movie, but dropped those responsibilities in December while remaining on the cast with star Seth Rogen. The move comes days after the movie's release date was pushed to July 2010.

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On the 1960s television series, Kato was played by kung-fu legend Bruce Lee. Chow, lnog a devotee of Lee's, was seen as a natural for the role.

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