'The Outlaws 2' starring Ma Dong-seok cranks up production

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SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- "The Outlaws 2," a movie planned and starred by actor Ma Dong-seok, is currently under production after finishing filming recently, according to film distributor ABO Entertainment on Thursday.

"The Outlaws," which was released in the fall of 2017, has attracted 6.88 million viewers and ranked third as the all-time teenager restricted film in the box office.

In the second movie, which is set four years after the previous story with Ma Seok-do (played by Ma Dong-seok), a monster detective who can overpower any criminal with a fist, and his violent team will continue their thrilling crime battles.

Actor Son Seok-koo will joined as the new villain Kang Hae-sang, who connects with the ruthless villain Jang Chen (played by actor Yoon Kye-sang) shown in the previous film.

Director Lee Sang-yong, who was the supporting director of "The Outlaws," will make his debut by directing the second movie.

Marvel's blockbuster "Eternals," which Ma Dong-seok participated in around the same time as "The Outlaws 2," is set to be released in November.
 

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