Korean pop star Rain signs on for Wachowski’s Ninja Assassin

South Korean pop star Rain has signed on for a leading role in the Wachowski brother's upcoming Ninja Assassin. South Korean pop star Jung Ji-hoon 'Rain' performs at his world tour concert in Tao-yuan county, Taiwan, Saturday, 31 March, 2007 EPA/Eddie Cheng

South Korean pop star Jung Ji-hoon 'Rain' performs at his world tour concert in Tao-yuan county, Taiwan, Saturday, 31 March, 2007 EPA/Eddie ChengVariety reports the Warner Bros. film is looking to shoot from March to July in Berlin, and will be produced by Joel Silver and the Wachowski's. V for Vendetta’s James McTeigue is in talks to direct the film.Rain (whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon) also has a supporting role in the Wachowski's new vision of the classic Speed Racer story. He has also recorded a new version of the classic “Kung Fu Fighting” for DreamWorks upcoming Kung Fu Panda.

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