Ma Dong-seok on new action-horror movie Holy Night: Demon Hunters and its dark-hero energy
Actor and producer Ma Dong-seok, best known for his bone-crunching action in the The Roundup series, is set to captivate audiences once again, this time venturing into the occult with his latest film, Holy Night: Demon Hunters.
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In the movie Ma plays Bau, a formidable troubleshooter using his fists to exorcise demons as a leader of the 'Holy Night' team.
The 54-year-old actor, also known as Don Lee, expressed his enthusiasm for the project in a recent interview, highlighting the action sequences made possible by the film's fantasy elements.
'I put a lot of effort into the action sequences, and the fantasy genre allowed for a more impactful and refreshing result,' he said. He also shared his satisfaction in supporting the debut of director Lim Dae-hee.
While working on the highly anticipated next instalments in
The Roundup series, with at least one expected to film next year, Ma focused on the unique aspects of Holy Night: Demon Hunters.
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