[Cloud USA] Rain and Stallone: Close, but no cigar.
[ *ETA 7.19: Rain’s agent J.Tune Entertainment explained, “Rain had many offers from Hollywood at the end of 2009, but the schedule for the ‘The Expendables’ filming had not been yet confirmed at that time, so he found that the offer would be hard to accept before his concert and next album schedules.” (quote credit: Sports DongA, 7.19) ]
Money Today’s Star News and several other Asian media reported today that Hollywood actor/director Sylvester Stallone had wanted to feature Rain in his star-studded upcoming action flick The Expendables, but that Rain’s heavy schedule had unfortunately conflicted with the movie’s filming dates (which began back in late March of this year).
(Thanks to rain bird and Rain Europe for this information.)
The Back To The Basic special album release, Love Song music video shoot, two months of comeback performances, TV and radio show appearances, the 2010 Dream Concert, the LoR Yoyogi concert, ZEPP Japan preparations, the Lotte/MCM Spring-Summer Collection event, KBS1’s Love Request concert, PSY’s concert, the Cartier new timepiece event, preparing to shoot Runaway… yeah, Rain was definitely busy and could not stop.
From the way Stallone was talking in his KBS 2 interview (see below), sounds to me that the “role,” though not a main character, wasn’t completely formed or nailed down yet, which adds a whole other element of excitement because it shows that major Hollywood players are thinking of ways to use Rain in their projects. Just like with Ninja Assassin—if there isn’t a role, think one up for him. Build one around him. Because he’s that good. 😀
Awwwww… how disappointing! But maybe next time. Sly still has a lot of movies in him yet.
— Stephe @cloudusa.wordpress.com
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Clip, KBS 2 Entertainment news interviews Sly Stallone. (credit: DC Rain Gallery / courtesy of ratoka @YT)
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Totally agree with you Terri….
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They even custom-built his character a weapon that previously did not exist. And taught him how to use it. And he learned like a pro without even being a martial artist.
I mean, THAT is about as cool as it gets.
https://cloudusa.wordpress.com/2010/05/30/a-martial-arts-movie-and-weapon-custom-built-for-its-phenom-star/
Stephe ^@@^
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Our Jihoon has definitely left an impression. It is nice to see that he is on their radar…. And I sure there are others as well….
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Clouds,
I’m so excited, because you know what this means? This means that more and more people in Hollywood have discovered what we already know. Rain is a BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BANKABLE star.
He was first cast in a supporting role in Speed Racer (which I think was a cute little film btw, don’t know why everyone is so down on it…). Producers were so impressed with his work in Speed Racer that they actually creatad an entire MOVIE for him with Ninja Assassin.
Adn now we’ve got ANOTHER Hollywood actor/writer/producer talking about creating a role for Rain? All I can say is: YAY!
Although, I must say I wasn’t exactly thrilled to hear that he was being considered for another “action” movie. It’s not that I have anything AGAINST Rain in action movies. I mean, seriously. Why would I have anything against him showing off his lovely physique and incredible prowess on the big screen? Well, the answer is I wouldn’t. Lol.
Still, it would be really nice if someone would cast him in something that would showcase his range as an actor, like a romantic comedy or a drama, because I think he’s got a lot more to give than fighting sequences, stoic stares and gritted teeth. Don’t you?
Again, this is GREAT news! Now I’m really really curious as to what OTHER roles are floating around that we don’t know about. Hmmmm.
Terri :-}
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