Korean actor Lee Byung Hun has now switched to a new agency in the United States. Lee Byung Hun is now under the management of United Talent Agency (UTA).
According to Soompi, Lee Byung Hun's agency in Korea BH Entertainment has confirmed that the actor has just signed a contract with the Hollywood agency "UTA". The announcement was made on Friday, March 24.
Lee Byung Hun was previously associated with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA currently manages famous Hollywood stars like George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Will Smith, and Meryl Streep and filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
Under UTA, Lee Byung Hun can now be called "label mates" with famous Hollywood stars like Chris Pratt, Harrison Ford, Edward Norton, James McAvoy, and "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe. UTA also handles filmmakers and screenwriters such as Alfonso Cuaron, Greg Mottola, and Judd Apatow.
Lee Byung Hun made his entrance into the Hollywood scene with the movies "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" where he starred with actor Channing Tatum, and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" where he stared with the wrestler/actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Lee Byung Hun also starred with "Die Hard" star Bruce Willis in the movie "RED 2". The actor's most recent film was "Magnificent Seven" where he starred with "Guardians of The Galaxy" star Chris Pratt and Denzel Washington.
In other news, Lee Byung Hun and "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds" lead actor Park Bo Gum are starring for the lead role in an upcoming film titled "Ansi Fortress: Fortress of Abandoned People". According to ASZ News, both actors' agencies have finally confirmed their appearance in the movie.
"Ansi Fortress: Fortress of Abandoned People" is a historical movie that is set during the Goguryeo Era. The movie is directed by Kim Kwak Sing and portrays the battle of Ansi City.
