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Catherine Zeta-Jones and Byung-Hun Lee join ‘R.E.D. 2′

— Posted by The "Superior" Anthony


I’ve been pretty passive about sharing casting announcements lately as they really aren’t my favorite things to write about. This particular casting announcement comes hot on the heels of me watching ‘R.E.D.’ on cable last night so the movie and excitement are rejuvenated and fresh in my mind. Deadline is reporting that Catherine Zeta-Jones and G.I. Joe: Retalliation star Byung Hun Lee are joining Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker and Helen Mirren in the forthcoming sequel to the action comedy. The sequel also found itself a new director in Dean “Fun with Dick and Jane” Parisot and brings back writers Erich and Jon Hoeber, who wrote the first film.

I typically enjoy the performances by Catherine Zeta-Jones and the fact that she’s gorgeous doesn’t hurt at all either, and the inclusion of Byun-Hun Lee is a welcome surprise and hopefully an indication of further penetration in the American market for the Korean actor.

I’m a bit bummed that Mary-Louise Parker is returning for this film. As much as I love(d) the ‘Weeds’ star portraying “Nancy” on the hit show, I really didn’t like her being “Nancy” in R.E.D. That is to say she didn’t really develop a new character for the film and mainly continued to the be the slightly ditzy and very passe character that she is on Showtime. Hell, even my non movie-critic friends commented on her performance/appearance in the movie when I re-watched and they don’t comment about performances of an actor/actress like I do so I know it’s not just me.

R.E.D. 2 is scheduled to be released on August 2, 2013. I’ll let you know of any other developments that come along between now and then.

Source: Deadline

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I agree with everything you have said for the most part; however,  I must admit I disagree you on Mary-Louise Parker. Yes her character on "Weeds" is similar to the character "Nancy", hence why she was probably casted for it in the first place. But then again I have never again read any of the comics or anything else related to the movie or the "Nancy" character. I could be just talking out my @$$ but I liked her performance in the 1st movie and look forward to her appearance in the 2nd. Just my piece of mind, keep posting!!

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