About this episode

Ken Leung discusses his diverse acting career and experiences in film and television.

On this episode of Story and Craft, we sit down with actor Ken Leung . Known for his roles in “Rush Hour” , “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” , “The Sopranos” , and notably “Lost” , Ken shares his experiences across stage, TV, and film, as well as his role in the new season of HBO’s “Industry” . We dive deep into Ken's diverse career, discussing his induction into the acting world, his memorable roles, and the nuances of playing distinct characters in different genres. They also chat about the impact of “Lost”, working on “Industry”, and Ken's upcoming film, “Project Hail Mary” with Ryan Gosling and Milana Vayntrub. Tune in for an insightful conversation that will inspire! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Guest Introduction: Ken Leung 01:15 Substack and Listener Engagement 02:45 Interview Begins: Ken's Background 06:16 Growing Up in New York 09:43 Acting Journey and Family Dynamics 12:37 Learning Through Acting 20:39 Working with Sidney Lumet 23:10 Landing the Role in Lost 26:26 Experiencing Hawaii and Settling In 27:28 The Evolution of Lost 27:46 The Impact of Streaming on TV Shows 31:17 Transition to Industry 35:52 Project Hail Mary and Future Projects 38:12 The Seven Questions

People in this episode

Host: Marc Preston

Guest: Ken Leung

Topics covered

• acting
• career
• television
• film
• interview
• character development

Keywords

• Ken Leung
• acting
• Lost
• Industry
• Project Hail Mary
• interview
• film
• television

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HBO

Books & works: Rush Hour, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Sopranos, Lost, Industry, Project Hail Mary

Places: New York, Hawaii

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