'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' star Lee Byung Hun is said to be in talks to join an upcoming Hollywood production which could possibly be featuring veteran actors Sir Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.

It looks like Lee is advancing further into the Hollywood market with reports claiming that the South Korean actor will be joining a bog production with Pacino and Hopkins.

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According to media outlets, the three actors have had final negotiations to make their appearances in the upcoming film 'Beyond Deceit', which is a legal-thriller involving a young lawyer that faces a big suit against a pharmaceutical company owned by a conniving CEO.

However, as the story progresses, the lawyer will be involved in a murder case in which he becomes the prime suspect.

Lee reportedly will be playing the role of an assassin and hit man in the film, which will be the directorial debut of Japanese director Shintaro Shimosawa, the same name behind the 'Grudge' series.

BH Entertainment, Lee's talent outfit, has already confirmed the reports on Tuesday, February 17, stating that they will be coordinating with the production crew with regard to the actor's schedule.

They also added that the details have not yet been finalized.

On the one hand, other notable actors included in the new film are Dan Stevens and Malin Akerman.

The former will be playing the role of the protagonist lawyer who will be suspected as a murdered along with his former girlfriend which will be played by Akerman.

Hopkins is said to be playing the role of the lawyer who would represent the pharmaceutical company which will be characterized by Pacino.

If all the actors' participation in the film will be confirmed, it is expected that production will begin in March and the location will be in New Orleans.

In related news, Lee has some films which will be making its debut in theaters soon including the fifth installment of the 'Terminator' series, 'Terminator Genisys' where he will portray the villain character of T-1000.

TagsLee Byung Hun, Al Pacino, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Shintaro Shimosawa, Beyond Deceit, Dan Stevens, Malin Akerman