Actor Lee Byung-hun flew to the U.S. on Tuesday for a conference with production staff of an upcoming Hollywood Western film.Lee is already confirmed to star as a character named Billy Rocks in "The Magnificent Seven," directed by Antoine Fuqua. Other confirmed cast members are Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Chris Pratt.

"Lee will take part in a script-reading session with all the other actors and costume fitting, plus other appointments ahead of filming," his agency said Wednesday.The filming schedule has not been set, according to Lee’s agency. It is also unknown when Lee will return to Korea, as his agency said he flew to the U.S. on an open flight ticket."The Magnificent Seven" is a remake of the 1960 original produced by MGM Studios, which starred Yul Brynner in the lead role. The film is tentatively scheduled for release in January 2017.By Yoon Sarah ()