Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Lucy Liu lands a "Samurai" voice gig on Spike TV

SAN DIEGO � Lucy Liu is set to embrace her inner warrior.



The 39-year-old actress will loan her voice to "Afro Samurai: Resurrection," a two-hour sequel to the alive series prima Samuel L. Jackson on Spike TV.



Liu will wager Sio, a seductive and sadistic conceiver out to destroy Jackson's samurai.



Liu's most recent animated outing was in this summer's "Kung Fu Panda."



Other credits include "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and TV shows such as "Ally McBeal" and "Cashmere Mafia."



Mark Hamill is also slated to star in "Afro Samurai: Resurrection," playing a servant and protector to Liu's character. The picture show is set to premiere on Spike TV in January.










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