Ke Huy Quan's New Role

Ke Huy Quan is reveling in the excitement of playing a leading role for the first time in his illustrious career with the upcoming action-comedy film "Love Hurts." At 53 years old, Quan portrays Marvin Gable, a real estate agent harboring a shocking secret as a former assassin. This remarkable opportunity caps off a whirlwind two years that also earned him an Oscar.

An Astonishing Newfound Stardom

In an interview with Empire magazine, Quan expressed his astonishment at his newfound stardom, stating, "It's incredible. I never thought I would one day see a trailer with the Universal Studios logo before it, and then the movie be advertised with my name. Honestly, everything that has happened in the last two years, I never thought would happen. It feels great."

A Pivotal Role and Industry Inspiration

As he steps into this pivotal role, Quan is acutely aware of the tremendous responsibility on his shoulders. Drawing inspiration from industry giants like Tom Hiddleston and Harrison Ford, he reflected, "I've seen how they do it. You really set the tone. Everybody looks to you. I went in thinking, ‘Okay, now I’m in this position, how am I going to treat my cast and crew?’ And I hope they're happy."

Upcoming Projects: "Fairytale In New York"

In addition to "Love Hurts," Quan is also preparing to feature in another action-packed film titled "Fairytale In New York." He finds it quite ironic that now, later in his career, filmmakers are eager to cast him in action roles. "Isn't that ironic? Like, nobody wanted to hire me to be in an action movie when I was in my twenties, when I was in the best shape of my life!!"

Desire for Versatility

Despite his newfound success in action films, Quan makes it clear he wishes to be known as a versatile actor rather than simply an action star. "I don't want to be perceived as an action star. I hope I'm perceived as an actor who does action well. So, I'm going to take it one step at a time. The best part about being an actor is, you get to play a variety of different characters," he added.

An Award-Winning Journey

Quan's remarkable journey includes winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Waymond Wang in the critically acclaimed film "Everything Everywhere All At Once." The success of the film has dramatically changed his professional landscape. He noted, "On a personal level, nothing's changed. I still drive the same car. But on a professional level, Oh, it's night and day. I spent so many years desperately trying to persuade filmmakers that I'm right for a role: 'Please put me in this movie’. But now, filmmakers are coming to me."

A New Era?

With "Love Hurts" on the horizon, anticipation builds around Quan's performance and the film’s potential success. His incredible transformation from a child star in "The Goonies" to an Oscar-winning actor serves as a powerful reminder of resilience and talent in an industry full of uncertainties. Could this be the beginning of a new era for the beloved actor? Fans will have to wait and see!