Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo in talks for 'Green Hornet's Kato?

[The original source article on this has been updated and now says the issue with Stephen Chow was not a language issue so that's no longer a factor.]

Chalk this one under cautiously optimistic. We like Korean actor Kwon Sang-woo quite a bit around here. From Volcano High through Once Upon a Time in Highschool he has displayed a knack for the martial arts so it is with a bit of trepidation that we read that he is now in talks to take over the role of Kato in the Green Hornet, the spot previously held by Stephen Chow.

Kwon Sang-woo has received a lovecall from the Hollywood film "Green Hornet" for the character Kato that was supposed to be Stephen Chow's role. Stephen Chow was to direct the film. He stepped off due to miscommunication issues. Michel Gondry will replace Stephen Chow as the director. Asia's star Kwon Sang-woo has been able to break through the language barrier and take part in this film! It is known that Kwon's English hasn't been perfect throughout the audition with the main actor Seth Rogen, however, it was successful.

This would make the third Korean heartthrob, following Lee Byeong-Heon and his role in G.I. Joe and Rain in Ninja Assassin, to take a stab at Hollywood this year. But, if this is true and it works out for him and he gets the role I think the exposure of a Seth Rogen led film would amount to more returns than [c]G.I. Joe will for Lee and Assassin will for Rain.