Playing an immigrant character on a television comedy has its own inherent risks: Is the audience laughing because the joke is funny or because I’m speaking with an accent? Are they laughing because I’m a human being in a funny situation or because they think I’m a funny-talking immigrant? I am constantly analyzing through this lens, almost to the point of paranoia. Geesh, white actors never have to go through this sh-t. In this exclusive column, actor Randall Park shares his joys and fears about being on ABC’s new series Fresh Off The Boat.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:58:01 +0000