2 Months Ago, asiae.co.kr says (in 기사 폰트확대) The ninja pic marks the biggest first week results for a movie starring Rain, whose two previous films "I'm a Cyborg, But That's Okay" and "Speed Racer" ...

And asiae.co.kr says (in 기사 폰트확대) with the casting of Asian superstar Rain, who caught the eyes of the famous Wachowski Brothers while working on the movie "Speed Racer" last year. ...

And latimesblogs.latimes.com says (in 'Ninja Assassin's' James McTeigue aims for a 21st century 'film noir' take on ...) Hartford Courant
So we approached Warner Bros. and they were into the idea; they knew and liked Rain from “Speed Racer.” They gave us the go-ahead and put a writer onto it. ...
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And asiae.co.kr says (in 기사 폰트확대) Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, appeared in several dramas and movies in Korea before making his Hollywood debut in 2008 film "Speed Racer".

11 Months Ago, MSNBC says (in Pop star expected to testify in concert case) scheduled to appear in a leading role in the upcoming action film "Ninja Assassin," directed by James McTeigue and co-produced by the Wachowski brothers. Rain made his Hollywood debut last year in a supporting role in the brothers' film "Speed Racer."

12 Months Ago, Honolulu Advertiser says (in South Korean pop star Rain's trial over canceled Hawaii concert to ...)  HI
scheduled to appear in a leading role in the upcoming action film "Ninja Assassin," directed by James McTeigue and co-produced by the Wachowski brothers. Rain made his Hollywood debut last year in a supporting role in the brothers' film "Speed Racer."