The Dark Knight Singapore’s Ng Chin Han lands major role in TDK

[Danger Mouse]

They didn't go half way around the world looking for him. He was the one who pursued the part, he was in the US and went to the auditions and just like Eric Roberts it took some time before he actually got the part. A lot of foreign actors and actresses (from this country too) do that. There's no laws against it and if they are casting a role that requires an asian why not get someone who's actually born and raised in Asia.

Chan also had a supporting role in 3 Needles with Lucy Liu, Stockard Channing, Shawn Ashmore and Chloe Sevgny.So this isn't his first overseas movie.

BTW theres a video on the site where he goes into more detail about TDK.

Well, that makes better sense. I couldn't fathom why someone would trek halfway across the globe to get a relatively unknown actor to play a small role. Doesn't make any financial sense.

But if he was in town and pursued the part, then that makes sense.

 

[ronzpeed]

I think it's a "major role" for the guy, not in the context of the movie.

lol

 

[DieSmiling]

lol

Well, look who reported it.

Via ChannelnewsAsia.com:

 

[Steelsheen]

I guess they finally cast the asian accountant!

i'm thinking of that.

also he's Singaporean, should be a quick hop to Hong Kong if that's where they're shooting his scene.

They didn't go half way around the world looking for him. He was the one who pursued the part, he was in the US and went to the auditions and just like Eric Roberts it took some time before he actually got the part. A lot of foreign actors and actresses (from this country too) do that. There's no laws against it and if they are casting a role that requires an asian why not get someone who's actually born and raised in Asia.

Chan also had a supporting role in 3 Needles with Lucy Liu, Stockard Channing, Shawn Ashmore and Chloe Sevgny.So this isn't his first overseas movie.

BTW theres a video on the site where he goes into more detail about TDK.

cool to know Retro

btw, which site has that video?

 

[ryan dube]

he will be playing the part of Anthony Michael Hall!

 

[the_monk]

It's ridiculous how much second-guessing is going on here. As someone pointed out, it's just probably a "major-role" for him and not in the context of the movie. You guys are making a big deal over every little thing.

 

[Lobster Charlie]

And as far as the question of cost goes---I'm betting an actor from Singapore comes a hell of a lot cheaper than an actor from the United States.

 

[itsthebatman]

It's ridiculous how much second-guessing is going on here. As someone pointed out, it's just probably a "major-role" for him and not in the context of the movie. You guys are making a big deal over every little thing.

Thats what we do.

 

[Batty Belfry]

It's ridiculous how much second-guessing is going on here. As someone pointed out, it's just probably a "major-role" for him and not in the context of the movie. You guys are making a big deal over every little thing.

Hahaha, welcome to the Hype!

 

[chintai80]

And as far as the question of cost goes---I'm betting an actor from Singapore comes a hell of a lot cheaper than an actor from the United States.

probably true. as long as he puts in a good performance. it's just fun to speculate at what the role is.

 

[Hole Shot]

I'm betting an actor from Singapore comes a hell of a lot cheaper than an actor from the United States.

DAMMIT! Now we're outsourcing Batvillians!!! I'm calling my Congressman!

 

[Lobster Charlie]

DAMMIT! Now we're outsourcing Batvillians!!! I'm calling my Congressman!

I'M BOYCOTTING THIS FILM!!!!11

 

[Shoemeister]

he will be playing the part of Anthony Michael Hall!

Rightchoo are, Ken.

 

[Spare-Flair]

Man, I seriously hope he doesn't have a Singaporean accent. Then again, maybe the character does.

Anybody who knows somebody from Singapore knows what I'm talking about. It's a wierd cross between what you'd expect from the stereotyped Chinese accent, mixed with an English accent, mixed with a stereotyped Indian accent.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Man,i'm trying to remember what i have seen him in

 

[Retroman]

Well, that makes better sense. I couldn't fathom why someone would trek halfway across the globe to get a relatively unknown actor to play a small role. Doesn't make any financial sense.

But if he was in town and pursued the part, then that makes sense.

It does indeed.

cool to know Retro

btw, which site has that video?

At the link in the first post it's listed under;

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Ng Chin Han talks about his role in the latest Batman flick "The Dark Knight".

Heres the direct link to the streaming video:
http://video2.channelnewsasia.com/c...before=cna video2.flv&adfileafter=&playmode=S

 

[L.A.]

Thanks for the video retro!