Lewis Tan and Tzi Ma join the cast of 'Wu Assassins'

Netflix action crime series stars Iko Uwais and Byron Mann.



A Netflix martial arts action crime series about ancient triads and mystical assassins set in San Francisco's Chinatown, starring an Asian-centric cast? Count me in. It was recently announced that Lewis Tan and Tzi Ma have signed on as series regulars on Wu Assassins, alongside stars Iko Uwais and Byron Mann.

'Wu Assassins': Katheryn Winnick, Lewis Tan, Tommy Flanagan & Tzi Ma Join Netflix Martial Arts Drama

Wu Assassins stars Iko Uwais as Kai Jin, who becomes the latest and last Wu Assassin, chosen to round up the powers of an ancient triad and restore balance once again. You may remember watching Uwais kicking crazy amounts of ass in the The Raid movies, because your life was probably never quite the same again.

All of the Asians in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

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Earlier this year San Diego Comic-Con's panel for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, two Asian American Star Wars fans stepped up to the microphone in Hall H to ask J.J. Abrams if there would be Asians in any of the upcoming Star Wars movies. To which the director replied, yes, "there are Asians in this film."

Well, the Force has awoken and the film is here. Chances are, you were among the faithful masses who contributed to Episode VII's galactic record-breaking box office take this weekend. Hell, I was there opening night. And we got to see if, indeed, there were Asians a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

There were. There are. I have seen the movie twice now. And so here is an approximate list of all the Asians in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, because that's what we like to do around here.

REQUISITE SPOILER WARNING: The rest of this post contains spoiler-y details pertaining to the plot and character of the latest Star Wars movie, currently in theaters. If you have not yet seen the movie, and/or do not wish to know such information, stop reading now. You have been warned.

'Star Wars' adds some asskicking actors from 'The Raid'

Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman will appear in 'Episode VII - The Force Awakens'



A galaxy far, far away just got waaaaaaay more badass... As Star Wars devotees count the days until the release of the new Star Wars sequel, action fans will be pleased to hear that three actors from The Raid movies -- certifiably two of the most kickass movies of all time -- have joined the cast of Episode VII.

'The Raid' Action Trio Tapped For 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

The production has been shrouded in secrecy, so details are sparse, but word on the street is that Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman will have roles in The Force Awakens. You last saw these gentlemen kicking copious amounts of ass in the Indonesian action hits The Raid and The Raid 2.