Luhan Praises Co-Actors Matt Damon, Andy Lau, While David Tao Praises Ex-EXO Idol's Modesty

Jul 08, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

(Photo : Chris Jackson/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Actor Matt Damon poses in front of the painting 'Cupid Complaining to Venus' by Lucas Cranach the Elder as he attends a photocall for 'The Monuments Men' at The National Gallery on February 11, 2014 in London, England. The painting was once part of Adolf Hitler's private collection.

Ex-EXO Chinese member Luhan is doing a China-Hollywood epic movie, "The Great Wall." The singer-actor's co-stars include Matt Damon and Andy Lau. In a press conference held in Beijing, China, Luhan said that he found the senior actors friendly and not serious like he thought.

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"I thought that they would be serious, but they are actually really friendly," he said, as quoted by Yahoo News. "They shared a lot of experience with me and would come talk to me about the film. I'm very thankful."

Meanwhile, speaking about his young Chinese co-star, Hollywood actor Damon said that he was impressed to see how Luhan carries himself despite being hugely popular.

Luhan, 25, is playing a young solider in the period action movie directed by Zhang Yimou. Speaking about the large-scale nature of a Hollywood production, he said that there are lots of cars and people, and a lot of scenery, and a lot of delicious food.

In October 2014, Luhan quit Korean-Chinese idol group EXO and filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, seeking termination of his contract. Since his departure from the group, he has embarked on a solo career in his home country, China, signing on solo endorsement deals and movie projects.

Luhan made his movie debut this year in January, with Chinese film "20 Once Again." In addition to "The Great Wall," he has also bagged roles in "12 Golden Ducks" and "Blind."

The shedding of EXO status seems to have opened multiple doors of opportunities for Luhan. He is collaborating with Taiwanese singer-songwriter David Tao for China's 2022 Olympic bid. The two have teamed up for the theme song "Come Ski at the Great Wall."

An impressed Tao said that his young collaborator is modest and well-mannered, and the young generation should learn from him. Speaking about his singing talent, Hype Malaysia quoted him as saying, "I've paid a lot of attention to Little Lu. Beside his great looks and talents, his rhythm and sound are fantastic." He added that the ex-EXO member is naturally talented, but he has also put in a lot of effort and has worked hard.

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