Rain at LA premiere - Speed Racer Interview

Rain ('Taejo Togokahn')
How tough was it to star in your first American big feature film?

Rain: "You know I'm so excited. It's my first Hollywood film. I think it will be huge. Yeah."

How much fun was it to act like you're racing? How difficult was the greenscreen and how much fun?

Rain: "It was good experience. Greenscreen is very hard, sometimes very fun. It's awesome. I like greenscreen, really."

What was working with these directors like?

Rain: "There's nothing to talk about. They are the best. They have, you know, amazing abilities to make dreams come true with powerful imagination."

Were you a fan of Speed Racer to begin with?

Rain: "For the cartoon, right? Actually I didn't watch it but I love Speed Racer."

And you're doing Ninja Assassin?

Rain: "Yeah."

And you're starring in that one?

Rain: "Yeah, I'm working on it - Ninja Assassin."

Are you getting in shape?

Rain: "Yeah, every day hard working."

Are you learning a lot of different fighting skills?

Rain: "Yes, yes. It's amazing. Please wait for me next year."

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