Ke Huy Quan Leads New Action Movie Love Hurts, from John Wick Fight Choreographer

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As a film enthusiast with a penchant for action-packed stories and emotional depth, I am beyond excited about Ke Huy Quan’s latest venture – “Love Hurts”. The man who brought us the heartwarming and breathtaking performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is back, this time with a John Wick-inspired action flick that promises to deliver high-octane fight scenes and a gripping narrative.

In a fresh turn of events, Ke Huy Quan, the acclaimed star of the Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once“, is stepping into the role of an action lead in the upcoming movie “Love Hurts” – a film inspired by the “John Wick” series. The revitalization of Quan’s career and his emergence as a key figure in the action genre was fueled by some remarkable fight scenes involving a fanny pack in the A24 action/comedy/drama. Now, the actor is leveraging these newfound credentials for the action film “Love Hurts“, directed by Jonathan Eusebio.

In a fresh take, Ke Huy Quan portrays Marvin, a realtor with a questionable and hazardous history. When his old criminal companion reappears, Marvin finds himself compelled to fight once more, this time to grapple with his past and shield his new life. Joining Ke Huy Quan in the cast of Love Hurts are Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, Stephanie Sy, and football star Marshawn Lynch (who delivered an outstanding performance in Bottoms). The plot summary goes:

After years away from it, a real estate agent finds himself drawn back into his old life when an ex-criminal partner reappears with a threatening note. To make matters worse, Marvin’s mobster brother is also pursuing him, forcing him to grapple with his past and the secrets he thought were long buried.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement about the first trailer for “Love Hurts”. While it certainly showcases stunning action and combat sequences reminiscent of “John Wick”, what truly sets this film apart is the involvement of one of the most significant creatives from the franchise.

Ke Huy Quan’s Amazing Career Resurgance

It’s one thing to return to acting after a near two-decade-long break in an acclaimed action comedy. But, to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for your triumphant return is something else entirely. It wasn’t just Ke Huy Quan who was in tears when he accepted the Academy Award in 2023, as the entire audience was welling up when the actor ended his speech with, “Mom, I just won an Oscar!”

After his unexpected victory, Ke Huy Quan’s career has been thriving robustly. He built on his Oscar-winning act with a lead role in American Born Chinese, sharing the screen with his EEAAO co-star Michelle Yeoh. Subsequently, Quan moved to star in the largest cinematic universe yet, featuring in the second season of Loki. Despite Season 2 receiving mixed opinions compared to its initial release, Ke Huy Quan’s portrayal of OB was universally lauded.

The actor is proceeding with the second part of his career by appearing in several prominent films. Besides “Love Hurts”, Ke Huy Quan will also appear in the upcoming sci-fi movie directed by the Russo Brothers, titled “The Electric State“. Lastly, he’s concluding his current list of upcoming projects with a role in one of Disney’s exciting new franchises, “Zootopia 2“.

Love Hurts
releases in theaters on February 7, 2025.

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2024-10-23 16:02