Celebrities like Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, and Clint Eastwood visited the set of The Goonies. Who left you star-struck? McScootikins
Harrison Ford! I was in awe when Harrison Ford visited because I had worked on Indy [Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]. Spielberg pulled a prank on him by buying 300 copies of a biography he hated, so when Harrison arrived, everyone on set was reading it.
I remember the excitement when we heard Michael Jackson was coming. When he arrived, everyone stopped what they were doing, even the coffee maker. He was shy and gave us tickets to his show in LA. We were thrilled and he gave us jackets, which some still have. Unfortunately, I lost mine and I’m very upset about it.
How did your childhood in Ho Chi Minh City and fleeing Vietnam impact your film career? FedUpWithEverything2
Goonies never say die! … Quan, in The Goonies. Photograph: Warner Bros/Allstar
It gave me a global perspective and a deep sense of gratitude for my career. I feel fortunate to entertain people worldwide. Movies like Temple of Doom and The Goonies, which I was a part of, have had a significant impact on fans‘ lives.
You were initially typecast. Do you think Hollywood will embrace color-blind casting? MoreorLesPaul
Times have changed, and my latest film, Love Hurts, features an Asian lead. Hollywood is more open to diverse stories now. Open casting and characters like Ouroboros in Loki, with no specific ethnicity, show progress.
What was it like receiving an Oscar? richpelley
‘It was the one of the greatest feelings I’ve ever had in my life’ … Quan with his Oscar for best supporting actor in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Photograph: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Winning an Oscar was overwhelming and a dream come true after 40 years. It was an incredible feeling that I wish everyone could experience in their own way.
How does your wife feel about your return to the spotlight? EveningEdition25
She always believed in me, even when I doubted myself. Seeing her happiness for me makes this journey even more special.
You always look stylish on the red carpet. What’s your secret? hittheroadjack
I have great help from my wife, stylist, and designers like Giorgio Armani. They make me look good.
Did you promise your mom not to swear during The Goonies? TopTramp
Yes, but times have changed! I did spell out „S-H-I-T“ though!
Looking back, do you think you should have been calmer when introducing Joe Biden? MrSOBaldrick
Absolutely not! I was excited to introduce the president of the United States and wouldn’t have done it any other way.
What kind of movies do you want to make more of? RedAmazona
I grew up watching big, impactful movies like Back to the Future and Jaws. I’d love to be part of more films like those.
Ich würde gerne einen bösen Charakter spielen. Ich habe einen kleinen Vorgeschmack darauf bekommen, als ich Marvin Gable in Love Hurts gespielt habe. Es macht viel Spaß, ein böser Charakter zu sein. Es nimmt mich aus meiner Komfortzone. Wie oft werde ich nach Goonies 2 gefragt? Das ist die Frage, die mir in den letzten vier Jahrzehnten am meisten gestellt wurde – was unglaublich ist. Jeder andere der Goonies – Sean, Josh oder Jeff – wird Ihnen dasselbe sagen, was unglaublich ist. Bin ich nicht schon zu alt, um ein Goonie zu sein? Nein! Goonies sagen niemals sterben! Love Hurts ist jetzt im Kino.