Key Takeaways:
– Ke Huy Quan re-emerges in action genre with John Wick-inspired ‘Love Hurts’.
– Quan stars as Marvin, a realtor entangled in his criminally dangerous past.
– The film is the directorial debut of Jonathan Eusebio, known for his work on the John Wick series.
– Quan’s acting career revival is following an almost two-decade-long hiatus.
– The actor is also set to appear in other major projects such as ‘The Electric State’ and ‘Zootopia 2’.
Ke Huy Quan Makes Comeback in Action Genre
Remember that Oscar-winning actor who made us laugh, cry and cheer in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’? Well, Ke Huy Quan is back in action. He’s now leading the cast of ‘Love Hurts’, a John Wick-inspired flick by A24. This action/comedy/drama has breathed new life into his career, making him a fresh face in the action genre.
In ‘Love Hurts’, Quan plays Marvin, a realtor with a shady past. When a former co-conspirator resurfaces, Marvin jumps back into action to confront his past and safeguard his reformed life. The star-studded cast includes Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, Stephanie Sy, and former football star Marshawn Lynch.
New Director on the Block
Jonathan Eusebio, a veteran stunt performer and fight choreographer, makes his directorial debut with ‘Love Hurts’. Eusebio, whose impressive CV includes ‘Deadpool 2’, ‘Violent Night’, ‘The Expendables’, ‘The Fall Guy’, and the first three John Wick movies, now gets to showcase his fight choreography prowess in this new action comedy.
Quan’s Remarkable Acting Renaissance
Making a comeback after nearly two decades of being away from the limelight is no small feat. Winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor upon your return? That’s incredible! Not only was Quan teary-eyed when he accepted his 2023 Academy Award, but the whole audience was also moved when he concluded his speech by saying, “Mom, I just won an Oscar!”
Since his memorable win, Quan has managed to sustain his revived career. He followed up his victorious performance with a lead role in ‘American Born Chinese’ alongside Michelle Yeoh, a co-star in ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’. Despite receiving mixed reviews for the second season of ‘Loki’, Quan’s portrayal of OB has been universally acclaimed.
Quan’s Acting Stint Continues
Ke Huy Quan seems to be fully embracing the second phase of his acting career, with a series of major projects lined up. Apart from ‘Love Hurts’, Quan is soon to appear in the upcoming sci-fi movie ‘The Electric State’ by the Russo Brothers. He is also set to lend his acting talent to one of Disney’s most promising franchises, ‘Zootopia 2’.
‘Love Hurts’ certainly appears to be a thrilling blend of action, comedy, and drama, promising high-octane fight scenes and compelling storytelling. With Quan at the helm, audiences should prepare to be both entertained and moved once again by his exceptional talent.
