Interview with Actor Hoa Xuande about 'The Sympathizer'

SOURCE npr.org
NPR's Ailsa Chang interviews actor Hoa Xuande about the new HBO show 'The Sympathizer,' which tells the story of the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective. Xuande discusses his personal connection to the role and the challenges he faced as an Asian actor in Hollywood.

Key Points

  • Personal connection to the role of The Captain
  • Challenges of being an Asian actor in the industry
  • Importance of Vietnamese representation in Hollywood

Pros

  • Rare Hollywood show telling the story of the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective
  • Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
  • Highlights the challenges faced by Asian actors in Hollywood

Cons

  • Struggles with identity and assimilation discussed in the interview