Bi’s Leading Role in Ninja Assassin
What’s a ninja movie without a little Rain. According to Variety, South Korean pop star Rain has been cast as the lead in the film Ninja Assassin. The film is another collaboration between The Wachowski Brothers, producer Joel Silver and their protoge James McTeague (V For Vendetta), who will likely direct.
Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, is rising fast in the entertainment world. His first leading role was in I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK, which was featured at last year’s Berlin Film Festival, and he also has a supporting role in the upcoming Wachowski Brothers film, Speed Racer.
The film is tenatively scheduled to start filming from March to July in Berlin.
(movieweb)
This is the second Bi news this week. Everything seems to be going his way. Best of luck to him.
tammy, 
Candice,
sollee 10:13 am on February 17, 2008 Permalink |
It shows that they like Rain in Speed Racer so there’s a follow up movie already..Well then, Good luck to Rain..
AzureWolf 11:57 pm on February 17, 2008 Permalink |
I thought his golden years passed, but it looks like they are just beginning. Although, knowing who he is, I don’t think I could see him and think “Ninja Assassin” without laughing. =P
sollee 6:15 am on February 18, 2008 Permalink |
My friend..I’m the oldest fan of Bi and I still don’t know him that much..Hmmmmm!!>>??<<
AzureWolf 9:47 am on February 18, 2008 Permalink |
Oh yeah? Well, I’m the oldest fan of ninjas. Take that. =P
Nah, but I’m just saying, a singer being a ninja is unheard of – at least to me. This is a first, no?
sollee 4:22 am on February 19, 2008 Permalink |
I think so..i only knew of the singing frog but not a singing ninja turtle..have you heard of that?..(:
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Candice 2:03 am on July 6, 2008 Permalink |
I could definitely see rain as an assassin.. he is famous for his acting and in the drama A Love To Kill he plays a character who is very dark in my opinion..He could totally make it work.. I wish him the best of luck.. and i cant wait to see the film!!
tammy 5:03 pm on November 8, 2009 Permalink |
omg rain! is so cute love him <333