The great character actor James Hong has joined the zombie comedy "R.I.P.D."says THR
The story sees Ryan Reynolds play a young cop murdered in the line of duty who agrees to enlist in the 'Rest In Peace Department', a police force of ghosts, for the chance to catch his killer (Kevin Bacon).
The action follows a regular day in the life while on the beat for Reynolds and Jeff Bridges undead cops.
Hong will play the character Grandpa Chen - Reynold's avatar
Actress Stephanie Szostak co-stars as Reynolds wife; While Mary-Louise Parker plays the Captain boss lady at RIPD. Supermodel Marisa Miller plays Bridges' avatar.
Neal Moritz will produce the film that takes it's cues from comic by Peter Lenkov
Robert Schwentke ("Flightplan" Red) will direct the film from a script by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi.
Production is slated to begin next month in Boston to make a June 28, 2013 release date.
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