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The ‘Very Generous’ Way Steven Spielberg Influenced Ke Huy Quan’s Decision To Take On A New Action Movie

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Story by UnknownJanuary 14, 2025 • 11:25 PM
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After wowing with his dramatic comeback, former child star Ke Huy Quan is set to become a bonafide action hero, all thanks to a nudge from legendary director Steven Spielberg.
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  • Spielberg personally encouraged Quan to take on an action movie role, calling it a 'very generous' move to help elevate the actor's career post-Oscar win
  • Quan, who starred as a child in Spielberg's 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', is now in talks to headline a new big-budget action flick, proving his range extends far beyond drama
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Ke Huy Quan, Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones, The Goonies, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies
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