Raymond Lam challenges a villain role in 'P Storm'

Hong Kong actors Gordon Lam, Raymond Lam, Kevin Cheng and Louis Koo (L to R) attend a promotional event in Beijing ahead of the premiere of the latest installment of Hong Kong crime thriller "P Storm," Monday, April 1, 2019. [Photo: China Plus]

Actor Raymond Lam, best known for his roles as the 'good guy,' is now challenging himself by portraying a villain in the latest installment of Hong Kong crime thriller "P Storm."

"I have adjusted my mentality for the role as an abnormal freak, who grows up in a hateful place, with a malignant view of life. This is my first experience to try such a role. But I'm pleased to costar with Louis Koo again following our last cooperation some 18 years ago. He continued to teach me a lot of things."

"P Storm" surrounds an evil deal between jail inmates and prison guards.

In addition to Louis Koo, the latest installment also sees the return of Kevin Cheng and Gordon Lam.

The successful franchise began with 2014's "Z Storm," followed by "S Storm" in 2016 and "L Storm" in 2018.

"P Storm" is due to be released in Chinese mainland theatres on Thursday.