Ke Huy Quan to Star in Action Thriller ‘Fairytale in New York’ for Lionsgate

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As a long-time fan of Ke Huy Quan’s enchanting acting journey, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of excitement and pride! This man has been gracing our screens since the 80s with his captivating performances in iconic films like “The Goonies” and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Ke Huy Quan, the actor who returned triumphantly to Hollywood following an award-winning performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” is maintaining his momentum as an action star.

The performer has finalized a contract to appear in “Fairytale in New York,” an exhilarating action-thriller. This movie will be helmed by Jalmari Helander, the director known for his gritty, Nazi-defying film “Susi.

Beau Flynn, known for movies like ‘Red Notice’, ‘Jungle Cruise’, and ‘Black Adam’, will be in charge of producing the upcoming film under his FlynnPictureCo. label.

Lionsgate is launching international sales for Fairytale at AFM.

The narrative unfolds, penned by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, as it takes place on Christmas Eve within the bustling New York City streets. The main character is a humble cab driver, portrayed by Quan, who plans to spend the holiday with his distant son after wrapping up one final fare. However, an encounter with a group of ne’er-do-wells sets off a determined chase for our hero as he tirelessly seeks to recover his child’s invaluable Christmas present.

Scott Sheldon, from FlynnPictureCo., will serve as an executive producer. Shelby Thomas will be responsible for supervising the project at FlynnPictureCo.. Meanwhile, James Myers is in charge of overseeing the project for Lionsgate. Lastly, Dan Freedman handled the negotiations on behalf of the studio.

After seeing the movie ‘Sisu’, we immediately felt it was a filmmaker, Jalmari, we wanted to collaborate with once more,” expressed Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson in a statement. “The film, ‘Fairytale in New York’, offers an exhilarating action ride and a heartwarming tale about family that keeps you glued to your seat. Every now and then, an actor reaches their peak of talent, and Ke Huy Quan is currently experiencing this. His extensive knowledge of crafting action both on-screen and off, combined with his remarkable charm, makes him the ideal choice for this project.

In the 80s, Quan appeared in timeless films like “The Goonies” and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” After that, he chose to step away from acting for nearly two decades. During this time, he pursued diverse roles such as a stunt choreographer, contributing to movies like “X-Men” in the year 2000, among others.

I’m thrilled to be back on the acting scene with the Netflix productions “Finding ‘Ohana” and “Everything Everywhere,” which not only proved to be a box office smash but also earned me a Best Supporting Oscar! The latter film has opened up exciting opportunities for me, as I will make my leading man and action hero debut with Universal Pictures and 87North’s “Love Hurts” in February 2025. Additionally, you’ll see me in the Russo brothers’ Netflix feature “The Electric State,” set to premiere in March!

Following his appearances in “Everything Everywhere”, the actor landed roles in the second season of Marvel’s “Loki”, which garnered him a nomination for the Critics’ Choice Award. He also featured in Disney+’s “American Born Chinese”. Quan is represented by United Talent Agency (UTA) and Cohen & Gardner.

Helander is represented by William Morris Endeavor (WME) and Jerome Duboz of Ithaka Media. On the other hand, Haines and Noshirvani are represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Grandview, and Jackoway Tyerman.

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2024-10-29 23:56