Ke Huy Quan’s remarkable Hollywood resurgence shows no signs of slowing down! Since his Oscar triumph in Everything Everywhere All At Once, the beloved former child star of The Goonies and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has been inundated with offers. Last week, we got a sneak peek at Quan’s first action-hero starring role in the upcoming 87North production Love Hurts, and now he’s landed another high-profile project.
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Quan will headline Fairytale In New York, an original action thriller from Sisu director Jalmari Hellander. For those unfamiliar with the visceral thrills of Sisu (seriously, where have you been?), picture this: a Finnish war veteran unleashing a symphony of ultra-violent mayhem on an unsuspecting Nazi battalion. Think Looney Tunes levels of explosive, over-the-top action. If Hellander’s past work is any indication,
it seems
Quan is about to embark on his own electrifying revenge mission. While we may not see Nazi skull-crushing this time around, Fairytale In New York promises a unique spin on the holiday movie genre.
Quan stars as a New York cab driver whose Christmas Eve journey home to mend fences with his estranged son takes a dramatic turn after a violent encounter with a ruthless gang. Be prepared for the ultimate holiday showdown — ditch the heartwarming sweetness of Jingle All the Way for a thrilling, high-stakes battle to reclaim a stolen Christmas treasure.
“After witnessing the sheer intensity of Sisu, we knew Jalmari was a filmmaker we yearned to collaborate with again,” shared Adam Fogelson, Chair of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. “
Fairytale in New York delivers a non-stop action-packed adventure combined with a touching story of family. It’s truly a privilege to work with Ke Huy Quan during this remarkable chapter in his career. His extensive action experience, both in front of and behind the camera, coupled with his undeniable charisma, makes him the perfect fit for this project.”
While a theatrical release date for Fairytale In New York remains under wraps, one thing is certain: with Quan leading the charge, Hellander wielding the director’s chair, and a gripping premise that redefines the holiday film genre, this one is destined to be a must-see for action enthusiasts. Unless, of course, you were picturing a Ke Huy Quan-led Pogues biopic (sorry!).