Jean Reno hospitalized in Beijing for respiratory problem

A file picture of Jean Reno (Photo source: jschina.com)

(ECNS) -- Visiting French actor Jean Reno, who is in Beijing for the 4th Beijing International Film Festival, has been hospitalized due to respiratory problems, according to jschina.com on Friday.

Reno attended a forum on film industry cooperation on Thursday and discussed acting with his Chinese counterparts. He said he felt a little discomfort at the event.

News about the actor's hospitalization for suspected respiratory illness was released later online.

Reporters were also informed by a sponsor of the film festival that all media activities for Reno have been canceled.

Reno was scheduled to attend an event Friday evening at Beijing Youth Palace Cinema.

The film festival opened on Wednesday, and will continue for one week.

Jean Reno won Chinese fans with his movie "The Professional," in which he played a contract killer.