Ke Huy Quan on Steven Spielberg Audition for Indiana Jones, Being in The Goonies & Return to Acting

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Ke Huy talks about being cast in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” at 12-years-old, auditioning for Steven Spielberg, George Lucas & Harrison Ford, getting a bunch of gifts from them, shooting “The Goonies,” leaving acting for twenty years, how the film Crazy Rich Asians inspired his return, and his new movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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  • @grticecream
    @grticecream 2 года назад +6488

    His personality takes over the room and audience. Hollywood missed out in not casting him for decades

    • @G10-n7f
      @G10-n7f 2 года назад +240

      @@JJJoeJoe True, but I also think he meant that do to the lack of opportunities for any actor of a diverse background as it’s no secret that there was a lot of discrimination going on in Hollywood back then and still is.

    • @littlesame
      @littlesame 2 года назад +53

      Facts, so happy he returned and may more others are on their ways

    • @randomspiel
      @randomspiel 2 года назад +48

      @@JJJoeJoe No, his point is that it wasn't until Crazy Rich Asians that a wider range of Asian role existed.

    • @Kilmaurs09
      @Kilmaurs09 2 года назад +3

      @@JJJoeJoe He also said he didnt have an agent for decades....so.....

    • @jerrysage2486
      @jerrysage2486 2 года назад +22

      I always fast forward interviews but not this one. He's just beaming with confidence and enthusiasm every second of it.

  • @danimation88
    @danimation88 2 года назад +3320

    His voice is lowkey iconic.

    • @bonniewylie3287
      @bonniewylie3287 2 года назад +40

      Agreed!

    • @thereseroberts7786
      @thereseroberts7786 2 года назад +96

      I was really surprised to hear him! It’s a happy nostalgia!!!

    • @siiiiiuu7
      @siiiiiuu7 2 года назад +125

      Not even lowkey, highkey! I could listen to him speak for hours

    • @kayaleandreaspencer631
      @kayaleandreaspencer631 2 года назад +83

      😂🤣😂🤣
      I have to agree,
      all I kept hearing was
      "Boobie-traps"!

    • @alem3844
      @alem3844 2 года назад +8

      Read my mind.

  • @phillcorrea3903
    @phillcorrea3903 2 года назад +2452

    I went in to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” without any prior knowledge, and the entire first 20 minutes I was trying to place him, then it hit me. Not only that but he plays a range of characters with such kindness and care. He’s one of the hearts of the film.

    • @codydavis3100
      @codydavis3100 2 года назад +76

      I would argue based on the structure and theme he is the heart

    • @StillOnTrack
      @StillOnTrack 2 года назад +74

      Absolutely the heart of the film. Everyone brought such strong emotional performances but Waymond was the constant beacon of hope, joy, and love throughout the film.

    • @joshhupp
      @joshhupp 2 года назад +13

      Same - there were a couple phrases he would shout, something like "We've got to go now!" that I was like, is that Data? No...couldn't be...but it's totally sounds like him! I waited until the end of the movie to IMDB him and sure enough! He did such an amazing job and it's exciting to see him return so strongly.

    • @phillcorrea3903
      @phillcorrea3903 2 года назад +36

      @@StillOnTrack “we’ve got to be kind, especially when we don’t know what’s going on.”
      It’s a line and a proverb all at once.

    • @carsondenny1986
      @carsondenny1986 2 года назад +8

      I also saw it cold!! And had the same experience re him. What an incredible film. Everyone goes to see The Batman (I fell asleep) and people should go see movies like this. And not just for the reasons Quan mentions.

  • @rocknroam4
    @rocknroam4 Год назад +315

    the word “wholesome” was made just for this man. his energy is so contagious and lights up any room. you can tell he’s just a genuinely good human being

  • @TheRealProudNoob
    @TheRealProudNoob 2 года назад +7612

    Dude really just looked at Crazy Rich Asians and said "I can do that" and then immediately went on to make Everything Everywhere All at Once and drop one of the best performances of the year.

    • @rhocassiopeiae
      @rhocassiopeiae 2 года назад +72

      Amen

    • @범지다
      @범지다 2 года назад

      I'm glad it happened!!

    • @JustinLazaro
      @JustinLazaro 2 года назад +56

      One thousand percent this.

    • @AphexHaw3k
      @AphexHaw3k 2 года назад +228

      he really gave it his all in this movie. He basically played 3 different characters at once.

    • @nomad6218
      @nomad6218 2 года назад +47

      He was spectacular

  • @flawedyetperfect
    @flawedyetperfect 2 года назад +2008

    It’s so sad that he had to step away from being in front of the camera because of lack of opportunities. Took 20 years for American cinema to have more Asian representation and opportunities and even now he still expressed it’s still difficult. Kudos to Jimmy for having him on and promoting this awesome film!

    • @anacho6827
      @anacho6827 2 года назад +54

      As an asian myself, i am absolutely thrilled and happy for him.

    • @taoist32
      @taoist32 2 года назад +1

      @Ahhh Haaa Hollywood is dead. Asians can be represented better doing their own thing. We can’t crater to Hollywood, begging them to take us.

    • @G10-n7f
      @G10-n7f 2 года назад +18

      There’s a need for more representation in Hollywood period whether it’s Latinos, Africans, South and East Asian etc. there needs to be more of everything and more consistently.

    • @francinekitagawa775
      @francinekitagawa775 2 года назад +43

      Actually Jimmy doesn’t really care. He’s pretty insensitive and dismissive to Asian guests….but he has an audience and it was still a good opportunity Ke Huy Quan.

    • @junejun8
      @junejun8 2 года назад +12

      Even with Asian representation, you would either have to be Chinese, Japanese or Korean. There are no other Asians in Hollywood 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @Historian212
    @Historian212 2 года назад +1866

    Okay I'm tearing up over this interview. That was *so* moving. Glad things have changed enough for this talented actor to get right back into it. And kudos to Jimmy for letting him tell the story without interrupting. A rare thing these days.

    • @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN
      @JESUSCHRIST-ONLYWAYTOHEAVEN 2 года назад

      JESUS KNOCKS ON YOUR HEART AND LONGS FOR YOU TO ANSWER! HE DOESN'T WANT TO SEE ANYONE PERISH INTO HELL. GOD LOVES YOU SO HE GIVES YOU FREE WILL AND A CHOICE TO ACCEPT HIM OR REJECT HIM. TO LOVE HIM OR TO LOVE SIN/THIS WORLD. CALL UPON JESUS & ASK HIM TO FORGIVE YOUR SINS! SURRENDER YOUR WILL & YOUR LIFE TO HIM AND HE WILL GIVE YOU ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN! PICTURE YOUR BEST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A BILLION FOR ETERNITY, THAT'S HEAVEN! NOW PICTURE YOUR WORST DAY ON EARTH TIMES A BILLION FOR ETERNITY, THAT'S HELL! HE WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT SO IF YOU REJECT HIM YOU WILL BE SEPARATED FROM HIM & HIS BLESSINGS (LOVE, PEACE, JOY, HOPE, REST, ETC). IN HELL YOU WILL BE ALONE WITHOUT GOD OR PEOPLE, YOU WILL BE HOPELESS, YOU WILL BE IN DESPAIR & AGONY FOREVER!
      GOD'S STANDARD FOR HEAVEN IS PERFECTION AND ONLY JESUS (THE SON OF GOD/GOD IN THE FLESH) LIVED THAT PERFECT LIFE! HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE & TOOK THE WRATH OF THE FATHER ON THE CROSS FOR YOUR SINS! GOD IS JUST SO HE MUST PUNISH SIN & HE IS HOLY SO NO SIN CAN ENTER HIS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST ON JUDGEMENT DAY GOD WILL SEE YOU AS HIS PERFECT SON (SINLESS SINCE YOUR SINS ARE COVERED BY JESUS' OFFERING). YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE TO REJECT JESUS' GIFT/SACRIFICE & PAY FOR YOUR OWN SIN WITH DEATH (HELL) BUT THAT SEEMS PRETTY FOOLISH! GOD SEES & HEARS EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAID & DONE. YOU WONT WIN AN ARGUMENT WITH HIM & YOU CANT DEFEND ANY OF YOUR SINS TO HIM. WE'RE ALL GUILTY WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS' SACRIFICE FOR OUR SINS!
      MUHAMMAD DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, BUDDHA DIDN'T DIE FOR YOUR SINS, NO PASTOR/PRIEST/MARY OR SAINT DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO IDOLS OR FALSE GODS DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ACTOR OR CELEBRITY DIED FOR YOUR SINS, NO ATHLETE OR POLITICIAN DIED FOR YOUR SINS!
      JESUS CHRIST ALONE DIED FOR YOUR SINS & WAS RESURRECTED FROM THE GRAVE! HE IS ALIVE & COMING BACK VERY SOON (THESE ARE END TIMES) WITH JUDGEMENT! PREPARE YOURSELVES, TURN FROM SIN & RUN TO JESUS! IT STARTS WITH ASKING HIM TO FORGIVE YOUR SINS & INVITING HIM INTO YOUR HEART/LIFE, SURRENDER ALL TO HIM! IT'S ABOUT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CREATOR. HE KNOWS YOUR PAIN & TROUBLES, TALK TO HIM LIKE A BEST FRIEND! ASK HIM TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU & HELP YOU TO BELIEVE IF YOU DOUBT! DON'T WAIT TO CRY OUT! NO ONE IS PROMISED TOMORROW! HE LONGS FOR YOU TO INVITE HIM IN, HE LOVES YOU MORE THAN ANY PERSON EVER COULD, HE CREATED YOU!
      Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."-John 14:6
      "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."-Matthew 10:33
      “For the wages of sin is death (hell), but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”-Romans 6:23

    • @user-dz6fy6qv2l
      @user-dz6fy6qv2l 2 года назад +32

      I was on the verge of tears too. I love his story.. He needs to make a movie about his life!

    • @armandoucles5346
      @armandoucles5346 2 года назад +25

      Me too I got a little teary eyed towards the end of the interview.

    • @darrenkaminsky7618
      @darrenkaminsky7618 2 года назад +33

      Not only is Ke Huy Quan a humble and inspiring person, and a gifted actor, but every part he gets is in a movie that's absolutely classic. See Everything Everywhere All At Once! It genuinely lives up to its reviews and it's title! I saw it this past Sunday and I haven't been able to stop talking about it.

    • @Dilpik
      @Dilpik 2 года назад +17

      @@darrenkaminsky7618 just saw it tonight. It was honestly a life changing experience.

  • @lukekuykendall6366
    @lukekuykendall6366 2 года назад +590

    At 5:30 you can really tell how difficult it is for Ke to talk about his career about the time Goonies was over, because eventually the phone stops ringing. And in Ke's case, it was right as his career was taking off. You go from starring in two major blockbuster films, to nothing. And at 14, I can only imagine how defeating that must have felt. I love that he's been able to have a late career resurgence and I'm also hoping we get to see him in the new Indy film.

    • @oshl4387
      @oshl4387 Год назад +7

      So happy for his return in middle age, and for the recent Jennaissance (Jennifer Coolidge)

    • @Cangaca777
      @Cangaca777 Год назад +24

      So glad that he didn't gave up his career or descended into drugs or something. he just kept going with what he had and eventually landed back in one of the most outstanding movies of the decade! he's a legend.

    • @loveleeluv7
      @loveleeluv7 Год назад +9

      @@Cangaca777 We have to thank his PARENTS for that, for staying grounded in his teenage years "post-Hollywood".

    • @Cangaca777
      @Cangaca777 Год назад +1

      @@loveleeluv7 100% Agree

    • @pohanahawaii
      @pohanahawaii Год назад

      🙈 No more new Indy films, Blade Runner, or Star Wars. I'm too traumatized from the tepid and unnecessary Crystal Skulls and 2049, not to mention yawns and groans inducing Episodes 1,2,3,7,8,9.

  • @littledragon2007
    @littledragon2007 2 года назад +230

    How can you not root for a guy with such passion and gratefulness for what he has? I wish him the best of luck in his return to show business. I believe he came back just at the right time, because there are more opportunities than before for Asian roles and projects.

  • @randbradbury
    @randbradbury 2 года назад +466

    Seriously one of the most impressive child actors of all time, I can't wait to see him work as an adult! Let's hope Ke Huy Quan gets handed the Indiana Jones franchise. "Professor Short Round, Department of Archeology" has a wonderful ring to it!

    • @nancy3848
      @nancy3848 2 года назад +23

      Love the idea!

    • @sayjaibao01188
      @sayjaibao01188 2 года назад +18

      Please do! I would love for him to return to that movie franchise.

    • @unseeliesidhegoddess
      @unseeliesidhegoddess 2 года назад +23

      This is actually a fantastic idea!!! He's got the talent and the charisma to pull that off.

    • @AOAYUNARIA
      @AOAYUNARIA 2 года назад +7

      I agree because Shia labouf ... smh

    • @bettercallmaul5810
      @bettercallmaul5810 2 года назад +9

      I really hope he at least has a scene with Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones 5, which just finished filming.

  • @katiedoyle819
    @katiedoyle819 2 года назад +276

    He’s so charming! Asian representation is so lacking in Hollywood it’s so wonderful to see movies like this being made. It’s sad to think we were missing out on him in movies bc there wasn’t anything available

    • @shinebabyshine.
      @shinebabyshine. 2 года назад +5

      THIS. We need to see everyone represented.

  • @alphabet1956
    @alphabet1956 2 года назад +402

    When I seen him in this movie, I was so happy, I wondered: "where has he been all these years?" Hearing his story about his struggle as an Asian actor & now he's returned is really heart warming. I love Asian movies, I loved Crazy Rich Asians too though I am Indigenous Australian.

    • @ginauccelatore6430
      @ginauccelatore6430 Год назад +2

      during all those years, I read he was a martial arts teacher (and instructor in hollywood) can somebody tell me if it's true? because he's very good at that too, he already was as a kid.

    • @goodguyaus
      @goodguyaus Год назад +3

      @@ginauccelatore6430 Not sure if he was a teacher as such but he was certainly around the field. If I recall correctly, he worked as a martial arts and stunt coordinator alongside the legendary Corey Yuen in several Hong Kong films.

    • @ginauccelatore6430
      @ginauccelatore6430 Год назад +2

      @@goodguyaus thank you

    • @Frenetic321
      @Frenetic321 Год назад +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @ginauccelatore6430
      @ginauccelatore6430 Год назад +2

      @@goodguyaus I'm so glad thi is happening to him now, during all these years I thought being out of the movie business was his choice because he liked martial arts more and he was still in hollywood, instructing stuntmen. That must have been fake information and that's why we fans stayed out of it too, not forgetting him (HECK NO) but wanting to leave him alone because we thought it was his choice. I had evn heard he had changed is name to Jonathan Quan to be sure to be left alone.

  • @bpxl53yewz29
    @bpxl53yewz29 2 года назад +160

    He said some really important things, especially about lack of Asian roles in the past 20 yrs. It was moving when he shared he really wanted to do this role since it featured a Chinese family, and that made him so happy because that kind of an opportunity didn’t exist before.

  • @MJBecbec
    @MJBecbec 2 года назад +168

    "I wanted to be up there with them." Yeah I felt that...I'm glad he got up and did something about it...I'm excited to see this movie.

    • @cc1k435
      @cc1k435 2 года назад +9

      I haven't been excited about a movie in a long while, (and haven't gone to a theater in how long with the pandemic?) so this is a big deal! 😆

  • @MykalNines
    @MykalNines 2 года назад +190

    What a delightful man. It's almost like he never stopped being realistic about hollywood, and it guided him to a good and humble life.

  • @glassmonkeyface8609
    @glassmonkeyface8609 2 года назад +81

    MAN, as soon as he started talking it's the same voice! That's awesome that he returned to be in front of the camera. He's a great part of many of our childhoods!

  • @ayush9791
    @ayush9791 Год назад +1884

    If he doesn't win an Oscar, I'm gonna riot

    • @shadysorkin9214
      @shadysorkin9214 Год назад +137

      Just casually comes out of retirement and gives one of the most dynamic emotional performances of the year. What a boss.

    • @TheAntsh
      @TheAntsh Год назад +9

      Come on. His acting has not improved much since Short Round days. He is impressive in Jackie Chan style action scenes but not in dramatic ones.

    • @clarykim497
      @clarykim497 Год назад +95

      @@TheAntsh I am PROUD PROUD PROUD to tell you you were wrong. Key Huy Quan has just won his Oscar tonight.

    • @TheAntsh
      @TheAntsh Год назад +4

      @@clarykim497 he couldn't have. 95th Academy Awards is scheduled for March 12. Nominations will be announced Jan 24. Unfortunately he is not an Oscar caliber actor and is highly unlikely to be nominated.

    • @irinaspalko7846
      @irinaspalko7846 Год назад +43

      @@TheAntsh you are wrong. he has won every major critics award (NY Film Critics, LA Film Critics, National Society of Film Critics) and is currently the frontrunner to actually win the Oscar. Of couse he will be nominated. His main competition is Brendan Gleeson.

  • @blipmachine
    @blipmachine 2 года назад +127

    He was the heart of Everything Everywhere.

  • @LisaLGruman
    @LisaLGruman 2 года назад +381

    Such an appreciative audience for this super wonderful guest.

    • @landonfolken03
      @landonfolken03 2 года назад +23

      First thing I noticed: probably one of the loudest audiences I've heard in a while. Really enjoyed his stories. Good for him!

    • @LisaLGruman
      @LisaLGruman 2 года назад +10

      @@landonfolken03 i’m glad you verified that it was loud. The loudness was enjoyable. His stories were excellent.

    • @EmpyreanLightASMR
      @EmpyreanLightASMR 2 года назад +13

      YES! How great was it that basically everyone in the audience knew who he was and loved seeing his return

    • @LisaLGruman
      @LisaLGruman 2 года назад +10

      @@EmpyreanLightASMR Very heartwarming. The love and appreciation was palpable!

    • @samperry1443
      @samperry1443 2 года назад +1

      He absolutely deserves it! Such an endearing guy

  • @brandonjuno
    @brandonjuno 2 года назад +405

    It is incredibly difficult not to be moved by this man's earnestness.

  • @ericluong7843
    @ericluong7843 2 года назад +57

    dude made me cry or laugh in every single one of his scenes, the way he portrayed the character was so spot on with how my mom is in real life. it’s insane

  • @ahmedsirour
    @ahmedsirour 2 года назад +73

    I never knew Ke Huy Quan's rise to fame story, and I wish I did before but everything for a reason and at the right time. His humility really moved me, which is why I can agree with everyone commenting about how emotional even this interview was, let alone when they watched the film as I did. His genuine passion for just being the best he could be shined through in all the characters he played, and he played the hell out of all of them! The word that keeps coming through to me about him, as a person, is GRATITUDE! He was so appreciative of every opportunity and person who played a part in all the good things he got to experience in life, whether from 20 years ago to present day, reappearing after so long away from the business, and that's a wonderful thing to see and to be. I want to take that to heart and be this genuine and gracious in my personal and professional life, always. "Be kind"...powerful words. ✊🏾

  • @firstgan114
    @firstgan114 2 года назад +317

    This dude is so open hearted and honest during this interview, even Jimmy appreciates the dude’s wholesomeness. Great to see him back in business and I can’t wait to watch this movie.

  • @masanobuyamamoto6395
    @masanobuyamamoto6395 2 года назад +117

    Gotta love him! He still have that Short Round’s energy until now

  • @mewnew
    @mewnew 2 года назад +88

    That was probably the sweetest interview I’ve ever seen:

  • @wildpendulum
    @wildpendulum 2 года назад +96

    His performance in the EEAAO was so moving. That episode when he's asking everybody to be kind touched my heart so deeply. Such a talent!

  • @wildshadowyoga
    @wildshadowyoga 2 года назад +36

    This is my 3rd time watching this interview. GIVE THIS MAN ALL THE ACTING JOBS. I could watch talent meets humility like this all day.

  • @chenster22
    @chenster22 2 года назад +68

    this was so wholesome. he was AMAZING in Everything Everywhere All At Once.

  • @keesmuch
    @keesmuch 2 года назад +56

    he is still have that youthful energy and his voice is timeless and really took me be back to Indiana Jones & goonies. he was definitely my favorite character. love this for him

  • @thomaseyob1
    @thomaseyob1 2 года назад +57

    I honestly felt the gratefulness that radiates from him. I hope he gets wonderful opportunities to represent his people and convey his outstanding talent. He was unbelievable in EEAAO

  • @djenaba5024
    @djenaba5024 2 года назад +50

    Omg he even speaks the same way he did in the 80s. His candour and how he said “no it’s not” is straight from Temple of Doom. Welcome back sir!

  • @armandoucles5346
    @armandoucles5346 2 года назад +54

    I'm so happy to see Ke Huy Quan back on the screen again. He's a childhood icon for a lot of us and now to see him grow into a grown adult actor is awesome. What an amazing comeback for him.

  • @melissasmansfield
    @melissasmansfield Год назад +147

    I love how REAL he is in every interview. He does not shy away from talking about Asian representation (or lack thereof) and how it affected his career trajectory. I'm so, so happy for him that he had this opportunity - it is such an incredible movie, and what a joy to see him on screen again!

  • @Malcolmdeeb
    @Malcolmdeeb Год назад +35

    I genuinely have never been so happy for one persons success in Hollywood than I am for Ke. What a sweet, sweet man. So deserving.

  • @deathbeforedecaf7755
    @deathbeforedecaf7755 2 года назад +121

    Goonies is still a favorite. What a life this guy has had 🥰

    • @vaevictis5178
      @vaevictis5178 2 года назад

      Just rewatched myself a few days ago on bluray.

    • @ginauccelatore6430
      @ginauccelatore6430 Год назад

      I hope to see a Ke huy quan/ sean astin reunion because sean astin is the only goonie I met and I can tell you he's still enthusiastic about it, despite other more famous films he did as a grown up; they're both goonies forever

  • @the_black_arts
    @the_black_arts Год назад +10

    Super glad he’s back. The youthful enthusiasm and charm he’s always had has never gone away, and he’s quite obviously one of the most likable actors around. He’s grateful for his opportunities and we’re grateful he’s returned to share his talent.

  • @rizzi.t
    @rizzi.t Год назад +15

    Watching his interviews always makes me cry because he is such an amazing person!! I want him and Brendan Fraser to have all the best roles opportunities from now on

  • @AozoraUltra2006
    @AozoraUltra2006 2 года назад +69

    I’m too young for goonies, but this guy is so pure and grateful, he brings me hope.

    • @thereseroberts7786
      @thereseroberts7786 2 года назад +18

      You’re NEVER too young to be a goonie. Especially nowadays. Do a solid and watch.

    • @sayjaibao01188
      @sayjaibao01188 2 года назад +7

      Goonies is a timeless classic. Doesn't matter what era you come from. 😀

    • @obihave3210
      @obihave3210 2 года назад +7

      Agreed, watch the goonies, you wont regret it, it's a classic 80s flick

    • @Afrimusican
      @Afrimusican 2 года назад +4

      Aww I so wish you'd been around to experience The Goonies with me and my generation but then you'd be an old fukkr like us so it's okay you arrived when you did. Better late than never I say😎

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 2 года назад

      I saw Goonies...tooooo many times. I got sick of it as a kid!

  • @knlacrosse
    @knlacrosse 2 года назад +30

    This is the quietest I've ever seem Jimmy in an interview. Ke is such a great story teller.

  • @helenatube
    @helenatube Год назад +11

    You don't know how much I appreciate Ke for telling his authentic story at 5:15 that he stepped away from acting not by choice, but because there was no work for him despite how much he loved acting. That is a small yet powerful move in the right direction for an AA actor to speak his truth

  • @maytale.7184
    @maytale.7184 2 года назад +23

    This movie moved me to tears. Everyone did such an incredible job and Ke specifically was just phenomenal. I can’t wait to own this movie. Please keep making more of these interesting stories

  • @txumaknows
    @txumaknows 2 года назад +104

    Dude had me cheesing the whole time. Incredible energy. I am definitely going to see this movie.

    • @montanawildhack2760
      @montanawildhack2760 2 года назад

      did you like it?

    • @txumaknows
      @txumaknows 2 года назад

      @@montanawildhack2760 it's actually pretty good. I literally just saw it yesterday. Lol.

    • @montanawildhack2760
      @montanawildhack2760 2 года назад

      @@txumaknows Lmao same here, liked it as well.

  • @56postoffice
    @56postoffice 2 года назад +43

    This guy starred in the films of my youth, *"The Goonies"* still one of the best kids adventure films of all time. Glad to see him back.

  • @jasonmccrory8829
    @jasonmccrory8829 Год назад +7

    This is one of the people that you would love to spend an afternoon with. He seems so happy and appreciative to be alive.

  • @jessmorri7194
    @jessmorri7194 2 года назад +18

    I loved every scene that he was in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” . Hope to see more! What a fantastic actor.

  • @allistar34
    @allistar34 2 года назад +58

    everyone needs to see the movie he's promoting here. "everything everywhere all at once" - the movie is superb and he is incredible in it. would never know that he hasn't acted in 20 years

  • @devilsephiroth9000
    @devilsephiroth9000 2 года назад +47

    I love, absolutely love that there is more Asian representation these days, but it's not enough. We need ALL asian representation, Cambodia, Laos, Berma, Sri Lanka. It's time, we all have a spotlight.
    I'm speaking on behalf of my extended Cambodian/Laos family i love you all.

  • @hiko331
    @hiko331 2 года назад +112

    I saw the movie last weekend, and I seriously hope we're saying "Oscar nominee Ke Huy Quan" next year. He's THAT good.

  • @sarahtullamore1873
    @sarahtullamore1873 Год назад +3

    What a lovely lovely man. So happy to see him back.

  • @queenfan45
    @queenfan45 2 года назад +86

    He took a 20 year break from acting and it was like a 2 week break. That shows he’s a great actor.

  • @soul_asmr
    @soul_asmr 2 года назад +45

    I've ALWAYS wondered what he's been up to since, he was such a precious childhood memory, and I'm SO pleasantly surprised he's returned to our screens. SO lovely to see and there's something so warm and special to me that his voice still sounds similar ♥️ I'm so glad he's reclaimed his power and place, and I'm so glad it was there for him ♥️ and he's so well spoken and charming; most seasoned celebrities don't even have that and fumble. He's adorable and charming as ever!!! What a joy to get to see him come back to us.

    • @sayjaibao01188
      @sayjaibao01188 2 года назад +4

      Steven Spielberg use to say he was like a 40 year old in a 12 years old body. Now that he's in his 50s, he still has the child-like charisma he had back then. Quite ironic. So glad he's back, he's so appreciative of this opportunity.

  • @MrTactics26
    @MrTactics26 2 года назад +24

    This guys energy is so incredible! Glad he found his way back! He was made for this!

  • @rachel-df1jp
    @rachel-df1jp 2 года назад +11

    I love this guy so much. You can tell his wholesome character extends to/from the screen of his role in everything everywhere all at once with the stories and perspectives I heard from him in this clip alone.

  • @TheDresen12
    @TheDresen12 Год назад +3

    thank you so much Hollywood for bringing this particular source of pure joy back on screen ... I watched his two movies countless times when I was a kid, later on countless times with my son and now we have him back winning his Oscar ... what a party

  • @seungmee
    @seungmee 2 года назад +18

    So happy that he made the decision to come back and continue showing Asian representation. Ke was amazing in the film that I thought he must've been acting abroad for years! His performance fooled me! Can't wait to watch what comes next!

  • @courtney5796
    @courtney5796 2 года назад +357

    Love Harrison Ford and all the Indy movies, but let's be serious THIS guy was the best part of that movie!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 2 года назад +6

      Part 2 was more memorable to me than part 3!

    • @ianbauer4703
      @ianbauer4703 2 года назад +20

      Short Round stole the Temple of Doom.

    • @filmfan2250
      @filmfan2250 2 года назад +13

      You call him doctor Jones doll!

    • @bizzy511
      @bizzy511 2 года назад +3

      @@filmfan2250 hahahahhahaha man right when I read that, busted up laughing.

    • @dropkickmurphy4114
      @dropkickmurphy4114 2 года назад +3

      "No more parachute!"

  • @tracyturner-browne4012
    @tracyturner-browne4012 Год назад +3

    He just seems so sweet. What a great, kindhearted gentleman!

  • @dy7023
    @dy7023 Год назад +2

    Temple of Doom was by far the best Indiana Jones movie and thank to this guy.. the boy was so great in it.

  • @EinerVonDenen
    @EinerVonDenen 2 года назад +12

    Man, I love this guy since I was a little boy. That’s one comeback I’m truly happy about.

  • @peacelife
    @peacelife 2 года назад +13

    OMG! Thank you for having him on! In a short interview of just under 10 min, it got me all tearing up. He was honest about not sure if the Asian opportunity was better now than before. I can see his pain. It's 2022 and we are all hoping to see more change, more diversity. Please don't give more opportunities and don't cast anyone else to play an Asian role. It's so touching. I didn't know he is Vietnamese. I love him in the Indiana Jones movie. Love the story of how he got the role and how he came back to acting. Bravo!!! I'm so happy he got that motivation again and a great opportunity for this new exciting project. It is really amazing. I saw the trailer on insta and it was very cool. Michelle and everyone else are legends. It would be so good.

  • @stepdadforeignland
    @stepdadforeignland 2 года назад +29

    Ke speaks with his heart. It comes through so clearly and I can't wait to watch the movies he makes. 👍👍

  • @ustediaz7966
    @ustediaz7966 Год назад +12

    He made me cry in his acceptance speech😢 This guy deserves everything, everywhere all at once!

  • @lin-ud3qy
    @lin-ud3qy Год назад +4

    When I was watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, I was thinking "wow, what a talented young actor!", And then I knew that he was in EEAAO, I was shocked. Now he won almost every awards. Just amazing and inspiring.

  • @natey3455
    @natey3455 2 года назад +17

    Getting older myself, as everyone does, not much gives me reason to smile anymore, but to see Ke's joy of getting back to doing something he loves...a smile on my face is a total understatement

    • @sayjaibao01188
      @sayjaibao01188 2 года назад +4

      He didn't want to leave acting, but now that he's back...hope he stays. He's a talented actor.

  • @M0rteze
    @M0rteze 2 года назад +23

    FYI: American Born Chinese is a graphic novel written by a teacher who taught at my high school! He left after my freshman year. Oakland Represent!!

  • @ElonsDiamondMine
    @ElonsDiamondMine 2 года назад +8

    SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK KE! You brought so much joy to MILLIONS of people around the globe in just a few short roles. Hope to see you in many projects in the years to come!

  • @virosyah_Resd
    @virosyah_Resd Год назад +4

    and the oscar is goes to Ke huy Quan last night!!! Cgngrats Ke !

  • @gspot3706
    @gspot3706 Год назад +4

    Who knew when Ke Huy Quan talked about "Everything Everywhere All At Once" that about a year later Jimmy Kimmel hosted the Oscar and Ke Huy Quan won an Oscar.

  • @JessicaChastainFan
    @JessicaChastainFan 2 года назад +12

    It's 2022, and Temple of Doom is still the best action movie and Indiana Jones movie of all time. Love seeing Ke back!

    • @robd1329
      @robd1329 2 года назад

      Kalimonnnnn...Prepare to meet your Maker!!!!!!! Lol

  • @stevesmiff
    @stevesmiff 2 года назад +15

    It's nice and refreshing to see someone in Hollywood have genuine joy in their craft! Shout out Short Round ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

  • @aresef
    @aresef 2 года назад +8

    I’m so glad he came back to give us this performance.

  • @ericl.winter3622
    @ericl.winter3622 2 года назад +20

    So happy for him, and for us that he returned to acting. As for many, I too got emotional listening to his story. Great interview!

  • @jeremywinfrey3874
    @jeremywinfrey3874 2 года назад +10

    Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of my favorite movies of all time. I've seen it twice already. Who knew one of the most profoundly moving movies about family dynamics would be wrapped in an absurdist kung fu film. Ke was phenomenal in it. So glad he is back in the acting game.

  • @shortstuff780
    @shortstuff780 2 года назад +7

    I love this man.
    My life has been tough, my voice is similar. Higher pitched, can't pronounce Rs. His role in Everything//All at once hits me hard. I just go about life loving everyone, and just trying to be helpful.
    Though through all my fake smiles, me helping those. I know they hate listening to me speak.
    So seeing him speaking openly, and people loving him, give me so much courage and respect.

  • @wilsonbagas3614
    @wilsonbagas3614 2 года назад +8

    Protect Ke Huy Quan At All Cause, He's A Legend!! 🔥🔥

  • @RTG1031
    @RTG1031 Год назад +1

    Love that even though he is an adult now and his voice has broken, that I can still hear traces of his childhood voice that I remember from the Goonies and Indiana Jones & the temple of doom

  • @ryannello
    @ryannello 2 года назад +10

    This guy is super likable -glad to see him winning

  • @starsweeper11
    @starsweeper11 2 года назад +9

    OMG I had the biggest crush on Ke when I was a kid - so glad to see he's finally getting a chance to shine again!

    • @richerDiLefto
      @richerDiLefto 2 года назад

      Wow, I’m not the only one, lol. I always went for the brainy inventor types.

  • @emmab4155
    @emmab4155 2 года назад +20

    Ah! One of my childhood crushes💕 Cool to see his return👏🏽

    • @sayjaibao01188
      @sayjaibao01188 2 года назад +2

      He is still a great actor! Loved the movie.

    • @lizciampa
      @lizciampa 2 года назад +2

      Same!

  • @demetriaduma6218
    @demetriaduma6218 2 года назад +1

    what a wholesome man glad to have you back Ke!!!!!

  • @mr.cookie7308
    @mr.cookie7308 Год назад +5

    Ke is such a likable person and I wished he did more acting. He is one of the good guys.

  • @angiehh516
    @angiehh516 2 года назад +29

    This young man was a stand out to me in Temple of Doom. I was a little girl …watching it over and over in my bedroom. I could quote all his lines. So happy to see him back at it. 💚🙌

  • @cmel7841
    @cmel7841 2 года назад +6

    This man was such a part of my childhood, Goonies is on my list of all time favorite movies, it's a lot like Princess Bride, one of those movies you can watch 100 times and see something new.

  • @melissacastle5172
    @melissacastle5172 2 года назад +6

    He is one of my favorites! He sounds exactly the same as in Goonies and Indiana Jones! I literally want to see this movie because he is in it!!!!!! I am crying so happy he is back! Some people are just magic, Love this guy! Now he needs to be in the next stranger things movie!

  • @littleyummyonionyt
    @littleyummyonionyt Год назад +1

    I imagine that Key Hue Quan at the Oscar’s thought about his past. About how he immigrated into the United States of America and was teased a lot about being Vietnamese and being Asian. But he changed when his brother was auditioning for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom he was asked if he wanted to try, and Quan responded, “sure, why not?” And when he did he eventually got chosen. Now for the film Everything Everywhere All At Once, it has 7 Oscar awards and Quan is nominated as supporting actor role. Such a great guy 😊

  • @weightycarlos
    @weightycarlos 2 года назад +7

    After seeing the movie, I thought he was very recognizable and gorgeous and talented so I naturally searched for his other projects. And to know that this was his return after 2 decades was mind-boggling.

  • @bayareaaa
    @bayareaaa 2 года назад +33

    Love to see his return. Still bothered with Hollywood gatekeepers allowing a specific niche or genre to flourish. Great to see the talents all shine in this movie and the ratings it deserves.

  • @dougdeveloper8850
    @dougdeveloper8850 2 года назад +6

    I just came back from the film and he was absolutely AWESOME in it. He delivered a powerful performance that just brought out so many different emotions. There may still be not as many roles for Asian actors but I hope he gets more chances for years to come. Plus he looks like such a cool, humble dude whom anyone would want to work with.

  • @luxusken05
    @luxusken05 2 года назад +3

    I literally fell in love with him on Everything Everywhere all at once.

  • @kman20
    @kman20 2 года назад +6

    This was such a wholesome interview. I could feel his excitement

  • @jz9132
    @jz9132 2 года назад +9

    Ke has grown to be such a positive and genuine person - I wish him nothing but the best

  • @amylam6518
    @amylam6518 Год назад +3

    His speech made me cry. I'm so happy for him!

  • @RonsarLo
    @RonsarLo 2 года назад +7

    This guy has so much positive energy. Everything Everywhere All At Once was simply incredible. I want this guy back on the big screen.

  • @pitmatix1457
    @pitmatix1457 2 года назад +6

    Loved this guy in Indiana Jones and the Goonies. It's a real shame we've missed out on having him on our screens over the years.

  • @jalabi99
    @jalabi99 2 года назад +16

    I had no idea he was in _The Goonies_ too - what a great career. And _Everything Everywhere All at Once_ looks amazing!

    • @kingmanic
      @kingmanic 2 года назад

      3/3 Amazing movies people will remember. That's a great hit rate.

  • @muuuzaklistener
    @muuuzaklistener 2 года назад +5

    it makes me so happy to see him back in the limelight. like truly. temple of doom is one of the first movies i remember watching as a kid so to see him back in a major movie (THAT is being received really well) really does make me super happy and at the same time so sad cause you can see how much this means to him.

  • @ToriKamal
    @ToriKamal 2 года назад +4

    Such a genuine person. We've missed you!

  • @hamiltonpaul73
    @hamiltonpaul73 2 года назад +4

    Ke Huy Quan is so beloved & such an electrifying presence on stage. It’s really disappointing audiences have been denied his talent for so long.

  • @Native_Creation
    @Native_Creation 2 года назад +7

    So great to see Ke Huy Quan making a comeback, the movie looks amazing

  • @ms.allsunday8744
    @ms.allsunday8744 Год назад +5

    I love how optimistic he is 💜