Lucy Liu To Lend Her Voice In "Afro Samurai: Resurrection"

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Actress Lucy Liu is set to star in "Afro Samurai: Resurrection," a two-hour sequel to the animated series starring Samuel L. Jackson. She will lend her voice to the character of Sio.

The 39-year-old actress will play Sio, a seductive and sadistic mastermind out to destroy Jackson's samurai.

"When we first created the character of Sio, we knew that Lucy Liu would be perfect for the role," said executive producer Leo Chu. "We thought we owed it to ourselves to at least ask her, never dreaming that she would say yes."

Liu's most recent animated outing was in this summer's "Kung Fu Panda." Other credits include "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" and TV shows such as "Ally McBeal" and "Cashmere Mafia."

Mark Hamill is also slated to star in the animated film, playing a servant and protector to Liu's character. The movie is set to premiere on Spike TV in January.