("Train to Busan" screenshot)

Actor Ma Dong-seok has reportedly been considered for a role in Hollywood after his breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed zombie apocalypse horror film “Train to Busan.”

According to Ma‘s agency Day Dream Entertainment, a major Hollywood studio has shown interest in Ma Dong-seok and requested a meeting.

Although nothing is confirmed yet, it appears that Ma’s performance in “Train to Busan” has launched him into the international limelight, which opens up many new opportunities to the actor.

Fans have already speculated that Ma would assimilate very well into the Hollywood film industry, due to his American background, as well as his fluent English and his experience as a personal trainer for professional martial artists.

Ma has also grabbed the attention of a large Taiwanese audience, as he was tagged as the “next new star” and was requested for a fan meeting.

By Lee Sang-won (sangdoze@heraldcorp.com)