John Cho talks Star Trek 2
Chris Weitz mentioned recently that he'd like to return to the "American Pie" franchise for a new theatrical film and would like to bring you back into the fold with him, is that something you'd be interested in doing?
John Cho: Won't do it! No, I'm just kidding.
Has he contacted you or discussed it with you yet?
John Cho: You know I haven't seen Chris in a while. He has not reached out to me nor has anyone else.
Is "American Pie 4" something you would be interested in doing?
John Cho: Sure, I have a lot of affection for that franchise. If Chris is involved, and I don't know how actively he is going to be involved in it, but if he is involved then I would be really interested in it just because if Chris is going back to it in a more active way then that says a lot.
Have you seen a script yet for "Star Trek 2" or do you know when that may start shooting?
John Cho: No and no. I know that we're making one but that's kind of all I know at this point. It seems like that cast is particularly busy. There are some desk calendars that need to get arranged before we can start shooting?
Are you excited for the chance to return to that character and the "Star Trek" franchise?
John Cho: I'm totally excited. You know what it is? I'm excited about getting back together with friends and working on something that we all like. We hang out socially but it's a real special feeling to get together with friends and labor on something, do you know what I'm saying? So I'm excited about it.
But no official start date yet?
John Cho: No, but I know it's happening next year.
But you are doing another "Harold & Kumar" film entitled "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas," is that correct?
John Cho: That's for the summer. We're supposed to start shooting it this summer, that's the plan and if I'm not mistaken I think they want to release it this Christmas. It's for the families ... for the kids, you know? By the way, did you hear the Neil Patrick Harris song at the Oscars?
Yes. Did you know that he was going to give you a shout-out like that in his song?
John Cho: I did not know that was happening. I was very thrilled. I was like, there's my man. There he is. There goes my man!
Finally, do you take any credit for the amazing success that Neil Patrick Harris has had with his career since he appeared in "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle?" Do you feel responsible for his success in a way?
John Cho: Yes, I did that personally. He really did us a favor and did that movie. I couldn't be happier for him. If we are at all connected to all the good stuff that's happening with him then I couldn't be more pleased. He deserves it so much. Doesn't he? He's just amazing. He's one of the last true entertainers. The rest of us are just actors I guess? This guy does everything. Did you know he is a magician as well? He's a magician, singer, dancer and an actor. I mean this guy can really do everything.
We will keep you posted on all these upcoming films as more information becomes available and Flash Forward begins the second half of its season March 18th on ABC.
American Reunion comes to theaters April 6th, 2012 and stars Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Katrina Bowden, Tara Reid. The film is directed by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg.
Star Trek 2 comes to theaters May 17th, 2013 and stars Zoe Saldana, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho. The film is directed by J.J. Abrams.
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas was released November 4th, 2011 and stars Patton Oswalt, Isabella Gielniak, Kal Penn, Austin Bickel, Inga R. Wilson, John Cho, Bobby Lee, Thomas Lennon. The film is directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.
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Jimthar
sounds like he has a full plate of good movies coming out. thats exciting.
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The Movie Ghost
Looking forward to the 2nd Star Trek! Loved the first one!
2 years agoby @thejoker-16Flag
Mutant
This is just cool, but what about the other guy who is now working with the President. I thought he gave up on acting and ditched House.
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
Rufio
john cho is awesome. not into H&K franchise, but FlashForward and Star Trek are awesome.
2 years agoby @rufioFlag
Bond316
ant wait for A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
2 years agoby @bond316Flag
Rudy
YAY!! They fixed his name!!
2 years agoby @rudyFlag
Shinjiikari1984
No if j j can't do Star Trek someone just as good and use the same prinicples make a movie, not just a ' "Star Trek" ' movie
2 years agoby @shinjiikari1984Flag
Err
another harold and kumar film should be fun.
i wasnt crazy about star trek but it had all the right ingredients, hopefully ill like 2 more.
2 years agoby @err2005Flag
Moviedude21
As long as JJ Abrams is involved, should be big.
2 years agoby @moviedude21Flag
Remy72883
yeah i cant wait for star trek 2 and harold and kumar 3
2 years agoby @remy72883Flag
Null and Void.
Sweet and super sweet.
2 years agoby @soylentgreenFlag
WARRock
thumbs up 4 star trek & harold!!!! thumbs WAY down 4 american pie!!
2 years agoby @jcFlag
Emmytt
cant wait for star trek 2 and harold and kumar 3
2 years agoby @emmyttFlag
TheMime
RUDY....it kind of shows you what kind of people are working in the movie bizz these days
2 years agoby @themimeFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Lol. Sounds like an interesting guy.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
PUNISHER
I hope Harold and Kumar does happen.
2 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag
Rudy
You spelled JJ'S NAME WRONG!!! It's not JJ Abraham it's JJ Abrams. NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years agoby @rudyFlag