Actor Kwon Sang-woo positively eyeing Jackie Chan film

Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo [Bel Actors Entertainment]

Hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo may be cast as the male lead of an upcoming action film helmed by Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan, according to his agency Bel Actors Entertainment.

On Thursday, Bel Actors announced in a press release that Kwon is highly likely to play the male lead in "12 Chinese Zodiac Heads," which is the third installment of action flick "Armour of God," while production is set to take place starting early June in Paris, France.

The agency went on to explain that Jackie Chan was impressed with Kwon's acting and martial arts skills from his past works including "Spirits of Jeet Kune Do” and the two met after "Artistes 311 Love Beyond Borders," a charity concert hosted by Chan last week which was aimed at raising relief money for Japan which was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11.

Kwon has starred in several dramas and movies since his debut in 2001 and rose to stardom in Asia after playing the male lead in 2003 TV series "Stairway to Heaven."

His most recent works include war flick "71 Into the Fire" and SBS drama "The President" alongside actress Ko Hyun-jung. He is currently working on the film "Pain," based on a comic series of the same name by artist Kangfull, opposite actress Jung Ryeo-won.

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