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Back To One

John Cho

Aug 28, 2018
John Cho, known for his roles in 'Star Trek' and 'Harold and Kumar', discusses the unique challenges of his new movie 'Searching' filmed entirely on computer screens. He shares his connection with co-star Haley Lu Richardson in 'Columbus', and talks about the persuasive effort by director Aneesh Chaganty to cast him in a movie. Cho also compares working on big budget and small budget movies, and shares his desires in acting like performing action-packed scenes on a moving train.
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  • Emotional investment is crucial for fully committing to a role.
  • Building close relationships with directors and fellow actors enhances performances and authenticity on set.

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Importance of internal motivation

Having an internal reason to say yes and being emotionally connected to the script or the person is crucial for fully committing to a role. Without emotional investment, it is difficult to give oneself fully to the job.

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