He did have a tendency, back in the day, to let his hair hang in front of his face. But that was pretty normal for guys with longish hair. It made them look dramatic and rebellious, y'know. ;-)

zhou Xun

http://image.baidu.com/i?tn=baiduimage&ct=201326592&lm=-1&cl=2&word=%D6%DC%D1%B8

Zhang Ziyi

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Gong Li

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there0s a post about the man of thai chi, maby it's interesting

http://armandarbo.over-blog.com/
http://armandarbo.over-blog.com/

Keanu Reeves is currently in Hong Kong preparing and casting for his directorial debut film MAN OF TAI CHI. The film is to star Tiger Hu Chen, a key member of the MATRIX stunt team; with Reeves himself playing the villain. One of the actors Keanu is rumored to have met up with is Hong Kong actor Simon Yam Tat-Wah (IP MAN 1 & 2, ELECTION 1 & 2 and BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS).

A few months ago, Reeves had disclosed that the film was to include 18 fight scenes with a total fight time of around 40 minutes. To prepare for his role, Reeves will soon commence intensive martial arts training with famous action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping, who will be in charge of the action scenes in MAN OF TAI CHI. The pair previously worked together on the MATRIX Trilogy.

http://www.maydaily.com/2011/11/21/keanu-reeves-casts-eye-over-asian-talent/

The "Matrix" star Keanu Reeves is busy looking for a female lead for his Kung Fu movie "Man of Tai Chi" in Beijing and Hong Kong right now, The New Express reports.

Josie Ho, daughter of the Gambling mogul Stanley Ho, was recently spotted having a meeting with Keanu Reeves. Other big names, including "The Sorcerer and the White Snake" star Eva Hung, Mou Girl Zhou Dongyu and Crystal Liu are also on Reeves' shortlist.

Some reports have indicated that Reeves is looking for someone "not that beautiful but with the spirit of the orient."

Meanwhile, he also auditioned 10 other Hong Kong actors for cameo roles in his movie such as Bernice Liu, Ti Lung, Chow Chun-Wai and Michael Tong.

Casting auditions should be concluded before the end of 2011, according to Reeves's schedule.

With an investment of nearly 200 million RMB from Village Roadshow and the China Film Group, "Man of Tai Chi" will mark the first time for Reeves takes the helm as director. Chinese Kung Fu master Yuen Woo-Ping will choreograph the movie. Chen Hu, the Kung Fu coach for Reeves, will perform as the lead character while Reeves will play against him as a villain.

The movie will start shooting in February 2012 on the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau.

"How much is 200 million RMB in American dollars?" Anyone know?

But yea, let's imagine him as a hot villain with a devilish glint in the eye and a wicked little half-smile. In bed, mostly uncovered.

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How much is 200 million RMB in American dollars?

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Google says its 3 145 800 million U.S. dollars..

www.imdb.com/title/tt2016940/companycredits

Hotness is in the eye of the beholder...

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Hotness is in the eye of the beholder...

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I concur,BlueGem.You`re absolutely right.

so for everyone's sake, let's hope he won't try *too* hard ;)
or should we hope that he *would* ;) :D

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But he is doing his level best to appear as cool as possible in his acting. Of course within the parameters of honestly portraying the characters.

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I agree -- I would definitely like to see him continue to appear cool and honest.

I must say, though, that I'd love to see him do so while wearing nothing but a towel -- I have a very small one that I'd be more than happy to lend him.