'Karate Kid' Star Ben Wang Reveals ‘Terrifying’ First Day With Jackie Chan And Ralph Macchio
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The newest star of the beloved franchise opens up about the surreal — and nerve-wracking — experience of working alongside two martial arts icons.
Stepping onto the set of “Karate Kid: Legends” wasn’t just a career milestone for Ben Wang; it was like walking straight into a childhood dream. (For the full interview, watch the video above.)
The 25-year-old actor, best known for his breakout role in “American Born Chinese,” leads the newest chapter of the iconic martial arts franchise. In the upcoming film, Wang plays Li Fong, a kung fu prodigy who trains under the guidance of Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio).
But before the cameras rolled, Wang was battling some serious nerves.
“It’s really kind of terrifying to meet people who are essentially like mythological beings,” Wang told HuffPost. “I grew up watching their films. They’re part of the fiction of my childhood. So meeting them as real people — and then getting to work and do fight scenes with them — I did lose a lot of sleep and hair over it.”
Thankfully, Wang’s nerves didn’t last long. “They’re such wonderful, kind people who are generous with their talent, generous with their time, generous with their attention,” he said. “They were nothing but welcoming.”
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