The release of action thriller Ninja Assassin has begun in US. South Korean star Rain who plays Raizo, an orphan turned deadly assassin in the flick, said he was inspired by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan for his leading role in his first American film. I hope the movie reaches the No. 1 at the box office, Rain shared, but regardless of the numbers, it will open doors for more opportunities in Hollywood not only for myself but for other Asian actors. Rain worked really hard for the movie and lived on chicken and vegetables for eight months.