Taiwan model-actress Hannah Quinlivan. [Photo provided to China Daily]

As for refusing to use stand-in stuntmen, he says: "The producers didn't really want me to shoot action sequences. But I was very determined because I felt it was important for the character.

"I think when you see some action movie stars ... like those hanging outside buildings ... you know it's them. I want to make sure you (the audience) know it's me."

While asked if his starring in a Chinese movie will encourage more projects in China, he says: "I believe there will be more Hollywood stars doing movies in China."

"I certainly had a great experience here. I think they will too."

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