Korean acting legend Lee Byung-hun is lending his voice to one of literature's greatest minds in the upcoming animated film King of Kings.
🎙️ A-list cast joins ambitious K-animation
On June 5, the production team behind King of Kings confirmed that Lee Byung-hun, Jin Seon-kyu, and Honey Lee will voice major characters in the highly anticipated film, directed by Jang Sung-ho.
The project is a time-traveling epic that transports viewers 2,000 years into the past. After premiering in North America this April, the film outperformed the box office numbers of Parasite in select regions.
📚 Lee Byung-hun as Charles Dickens
Lee voices Charles Dickens, the iconic British novelist, who serves as a narrator telling his son "the greatest story ever told." With his signature low, resonant voice, Lee is expected to deliver a powerful and emotional performance.
✝️ Jin Seon-kyu as Jesus, Honey Lee in dual roles
- Jin Seon-kyu plays Jesus, portraying the journey from birth to resurrection with a balance of strength and warmth.
- Honey Lee voices both Catherine Dickens and Maria, showing maternal charisma and emotional depth in dual roles.
🌟 More powerhouse casting
- Yang Dong-geun as Peter
- Cha In-pyo as Pontius Pilate
- Kwon Oh-joong as King Herod
- Jang Gwang as the High Priest, heightening the film's dramatic tension
Director Jang Sung-ho shared,
"It's an honor to work with Korea's top-tier actors. Their performances bring an even greater emotional impact to this story."
🎬 Set to premiere in Korea this July
King of Kings will hit Korean theaters next month, following its strong reception overseas.
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