Red Cliff Movie

The casting changes on John Woo's new epic, "Red Cliff," are beginning to resemble a game of musical chairs. First, former Cannes best actor winner Tony Leung Chiu-wai dropped out, then "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Chow Yun-Fat. But an investor in the movie said Thursday that Leung is returning to the $80-million Chinese film out of respect for his friendship with Woo. Adding to the confusion, Leung will now play Chow's role, Gen. Zhou Yu.

The casting changes on John Woo's new epic, "Red Cliff," are beginning to resemble a game of musical chairs. First, former Cannes best actor winner Tony Leung Chiu-wai dropped out, then "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Chow Yun-Fat. But an investor in the movie said Thursday that Leung is returning to the $80-million Chinese film out of respect for his friendship with Woo. Adding to the confusion, Leung will now play Chow's role, Gen. Zhou Yu.