As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating virtual New York City landscapes, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement about Ke Huy Quan’s latest role in “Fairytale in New York“. Having grown up with his iconic performances as Short Round and Data, it feels like coming full circle to see him back on the big screen.
Academy Award-winning actor Ke Huy Quan is set to star in the upcoming Lionsgate action thriller Fairytale in New York, an upcoming film from director Jalmari Helander.
What is Fairytale in New York about?
The movie unfolds on a snowy Christmas Eve in New York City. It revolves around a modest taxi driver, who plans to make one final trip before reuniting with his distant son for the holidays.
Yet, the taxi driver encounters trouble with a band of crooks, prompting him to embark on a determined chase to recover his child’s cherished Christmas present, as stated in the movie’s synopsis.
Helander is primarily recognized for his creation, Sisu – an action-packed historical thriller that hit screens in 2023. This captivating movie revolves around a Finnish hero battling against the Nazi forces. The film was privileged to be part of the Midnight Mass lineup at TIFF, and garnered favorable reviews, generating over $14 million during its box office run.
Ke Huy Quan, a renowned figure in the realm of Hollywood, is particularly famous for his youthful performances in various movies. Among these, he portrayed Short Round in the Indiana Jones series and Data in the 1985 film The Goonies. After a 19-year break from acting, Quan made a comeback and shone in this year’s Everything Everywhere All at Once, a role that propelled his career to unprecedented heights and even earned him an Academy Award.
Lately, Quan has been featured in the second installment of the Disney+/Marvel Studios series “Loki,” and is set to appear in future projects such as “The Electric State,” “Zootopia 2,” and “Love Hurts.
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2024-10-30 00:40