John Cho is a warmly regarded actor for a variety of roles — he played stoner Harold in the Harold and Kumar films, Sulu in the new Star Trek films, Henry in the short-lived (and, in certain circles, much-missed) sitcom Selfie, as well as recurring appearances on shows like Sleepy Hollow, Bojack Horseman, Difficult People, American Dad! and, most recently, The Exorcist.
Working so steadily, and so eclectically, doesn't mean he's choosing roles blithely. In this talk with Pop Culture Happy Hour host Linda Holmes, Cho presents as someone who's thought deeply about the performances he undertakes — and those he pointedly doesn't. He speaks with a refreshing candor about how he attempts to square that thoughtfulness — and his enduring online meme-ability — with the demands of being fully present as an actor. He also talks about his lead role in last year's Columbus, a charming indie that pointedly avoids hitting the conventional charming-indie beats. (He also spoke to Fresh Air about the film last August.)
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