‘Shogun’ Star Hiroyuki Sanada, Stephanie Hsu and Joan Chen on Asian Representation in Hollywood: ‘Step by Step, They Are Understanding Our Culture’
With FX’s “Shōgun” winning 18 primetime and creative arts Emmys (the most ever for a single TV season), Netflix’s live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” racking billions of minutes viewed, and the indie coming-of-age story “Didi” receiving four Independent Spirit Award nominations, Asian and Asian American-led productions enjoyed a well-earned list of Hollywood successes in 2024, as celebrated at Saturday’s star-studded Unforgettable: The 22nd annual Asian American Awards at the Beverly Hilton.
“I’m feeling the Hollywood doors open wider than 20 years ago, when I came here for the first time,” Hiroyuki Sanada, who was honored Saturday as a “global icon,” told Variety.
“Step by step, they are understanding our culture. Especially like ‘Shōgun,’ they respect our culture,” Sanada said. “It’s a great steppingstone for the next generation. I feel more comfortable, year by year. I want to introduce Asian talent for stories to the world as a producer,...
“I’m feeling the Hollywood doors open wider than 20 years ago, when I came here for the first time,” Hiroyuki Sanada, who was honored Saturday as a “global icon,” told Variety.
“Step by step, they are understanding our culture. Especially like ‘Shōgun,’ they respect our culture,” Sanada said. “It’s a great steppingstone for the next generation. I feel more comfortable, year by year. I want to introduce Asian talent for stories to the world as a producer,...
- 12/16/2024
- by Nicholas White
- Variety Film + TV
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