Milla Jovovich, 41, is in awe of his "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" co-star Lee Joon-Gi's ability to bring the fight scene to a whole new level. The former is returning in the shoes of Alice, while the South Korean actor plays the Umbrella Corporation's Commander Lee.
On Jan. 13, Friday, "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" held a promotional press conference in Seoul, South Korea with Lee, Jovovich, and director Paul W.S. Anderson in attendance, Daily Mail reported. There, the American actress said Lee is one of the greatest actors she had the pleasure to work with.
"It was such an incredible privilege to work with this incredible actor, and he's also such a wonderful human being," All Kpop quoted Jovovich as saying before a predominantly Korean crowd. "I was so impressed when I first met Lee Joon Gi because I have a lot of respect for people who are talented in martial arts."
Jovovich then went on to compliment Lee's ability to shoot his own stunts, citing that Hollywood actors usually use doubles. It just gave her so much more respect for the Hallyu star since he does all of it without any help.
"He's a master at what he does," Jovovich stressed. "I felt like I can just watch and learn from him."
Lee and Jovovich, who will be seen clashing with each other in the sixth and final installment in the "Resident Evil" series, recently showed off their off-screen friendship on Instagram. Just before a hearty dinner on Jan. 12, Thursday, the South Korean actor surprised Jovovich and director Anderson with a plate of sauteed pig's feet (Jokbal).
Also starring Iain Glen, Shawn Roberts, Eoin Macken, Ali Larter, Ruby Rose, and William Levy, "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" is scheduled to be released on Jan. 27. Check out the trailer here: