Andrew Koji, who compares his #BulletTrain character to Nicolas Cage in “Leaving Las Vegas,” lends gravitas to the film’s otherwise cartoonish violence: “For me he’s a guy who is on the verge of losing it.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
In an interview with @jenyamato from the set of “Warrior” Season 3, Koji discusses his work in the entertainment industry, from stunt doubling for Sung Kang in a #FastAndFurious film to landing a role opposite Brad Pitt and Hiroyuki Sanada. latimes.com/entertainment-… 
“There were no Asian roles in England,” Koji says of the country in which he was born and raised. “I grew up in Britain but I was treated differently. I’m half-white but [in] this industry, you’re ‘Asian.’ We all go into the same box. It’s limiting.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
By 2017 he was all but ready to give up when, at his mother’s urging, he auditioned for and landed the life-changing “Warrior” role. Now, he's juggling a slate of upcoming films that includes a project with John Malkovich and a new action thriller. latimes.com/entertainment-…
“I didn’t think I would work again,” Koji says of his career after #BulletTrain. “’Warrior’ had just been canceled as well. I was just like, ‘Cool, this is a bonus round.’ ... And then I was like, “You know what? … I’m happy to be here, and to be alive.’” latimes.com/entertainment-…
“I know there is some controversy about representation,” Koji says of the Japan-set, but L.A. soundstage-shot #BulletTrain. “When I was on the set, I thought, they have done research; even though a lot of it was heightened.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
By the time Koji got the call about “Warrior’s” return, he’d already said goodbye to Ah Sahm. Now, he’s back on set: “You know how fragile this whole acting career is, how fickle. I thought, OK, that was my go at a Hollywood acting career.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
“I’d let go of it completely,” he says of his career after “Warrior’s” cancellation. “I did my best. Even now sometimes I think about changing careers. If I do, realistically, it will be to directing and producing.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
“’Warrior’ is a show that is important for Bruce Lee’s legacy, as well as changing my life, and also for Asian representation. For a lot of people it really means something. As tough as the shoot can be on my body and my mental space, I had to come back.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
“I have to finish this,” Koji says of “Warrior’s” return. “I hardly ever see an Asian show that finishes on its own terms. I think it would mean something if we can go from start to finish on our terms, rather than be canceled.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
