John Cho Just Wants To Connect
Published on Sep 25, 2026, 2:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:35:54
Published on Sep 25, 2026, 2:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:35:54
John Cho has portrayed plenty of lovable characters in Hollywood, but never a villain.
In the new action thriller ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,’ John finally steps into that role as a violent evangelical pastor. His character is equipped with a cowboy hat, gold grills and huge guns. John spoke with Sam about preparing for the role, the importance of connection and how becoming a father changed the way he approaches his craft.
Plus, a decade after the viral #StarringJohnCho online moment, he gets real about diversity and representation in Hollywood today.
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