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[ASKKPOP] Daniel Henney hints at his latest project + reveals limited roles in both Hollywood and in Korea

During a recent press release for the Disney and Marvel collaboration movie 'Big Hero 6', actorDaniel Henneyrevealed that the roles for mixed-race actors are limited in South Korea while hinting at his upcoming role in a new American drama series. 


A representative of Daniel Henney told the press, "It is true that there are limitation in the roles [that he can take]. In Korea, there's a limit in the roles that are offered. It's limited to roles such as a person who came from America. If he were able to develop a character from the beginning like in a movie, then it would be okay." 



The actor also added  that he is currently working on producing a new American drama series that deals with the hardships that Asian actors may face working in Hollywood. He said, "I can't tell you much in detail, but I am preparing an American drama right now. A writer, who I've work with in the past, is currently writing the script. We were thinking about how to work through the limited roles that Asian actors have in Hollywood have and see how it can be solved as a protagonist [in the drama].


Daniel Henney also revealed that it will be an action drama and hinted that his role will be 'cool,' garnering much attention for its release. 


Meanwhile, you can catch more of Daniel Henney's soothing and warm voice through the hit Disney and Marvel collaboration film, 'Big Hero 6'.