This is pretty shocking news ... Chow Yun Fat has reportedly backed out of the starring role in John Woo's upcoming War of Red Cliff. This film was to mark Woo's return to Hong Kong film making and a chance to reunite with his biggest star. Having built their careers around collaborations such as The Killer and Hard Boiled Woo and Fat have both found their careers stagnating thanks to some poor decision making in Hollywood and this was seen by most as a chance to rejuvanate both of their careers is one shot. No word on why Fat has opted out, but the full story is here.
Via KFC.