Instagram/Jet Li & Mel Gibson Movie Discover how Jet Li navigated Hollywood's tough business game, accepting a villain role and a slashed $1M offer for Lethal Weapon 4. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jet Li experienced a pivotal transition in his career with the 1998 film Lethal Weapon 4, marking his move from Hong Kong cinema to Hollywood. This step was not just a change in geography but a profound cultural and professional shift that challenged his established identity as a leading hero to embrace the role of a villain for the first time in America.