Lee Byung-hun lands another Hollywood role

Actor Lee Byung-hun has landed another Hollywood role, U.S. media reported Wednesday.

According to the U.S.-based entertainment magazine Deadline.com, Lee has been chosen for the role of “Billy Rocks” in the remake of the 1960s western “The Magnificent Seven.”

The movie will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, and Lee will work alongside Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D’Onofrio. 

This will be Lee’s fifth Hollywood project.

Lee starred in both G.I. Joe movies, RED 2 and Terminator Genisys, which has yet to hit the screens.

By Choi He-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)