Korean Rain Feels the Need for Speed by taking a Role in Upcoming Speed Racer Film
May 19th, 2007 by dd
The Korean singer and actor Rain has a foot in the door in Hollywood after being cast in “Speed Racer,” the next film by the Wachowski brothers, who created “The Matrix.” Rain is to play a character who takes part in high-speed car races to secure his father’s company.
Rain’s manager claimed the K-pop star’s role “holds the key to the movie.” “Though it is a supporting role, Rain will manage the flow of the movie between the two main parts.” The character’s name has not been decided.
“Speed Racer” is based on the popular Japanese animation “Mach Go Go. Emile Hirsch, who starred in “The Girl Next Door,” is to play the hero Speed. Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, Christina Ricci will also appear in supporting roles.
“It is my debut in Hollywood. I will do my best, taking each step cautiously,” Rain was quoted in a press release as saying. It is the singer’s second movie role after “I’m a Cyborg, but That’s OK” directed by Park Chan-wook. Park Joong-hoon was the first Korean actor to appear in a Hollywood movie. [Chosun]
