On the occasion of the movie being released on physical media and VOD through German publisher Capelight in May 2021, we talked with Taslim about his character in “The Swordsman”, his philosophy on martial arts and his collaboration with director Choi Jae-hoon. That’s true power. Many action films focus on the choreography of the fight, but not the acting. Vote. (laughs). That’s the most dangerous power. “Joe manifesting Sub-Zero is a pretty exciting thing to see,” the director said. In speaking with Doan, we talked about the family like culture of the Warrior cast, how Doan and co-star Joe Taslim developed such amazing chemistry as an on-screen couple, and how important Southeast Asian representation is to her as a Vietnamese-Canadian actress. Taslim plays Mortal Kombat legend Sub-Zero in the film, a role he took on after his 10-year-old son agreed with the movie’s producer that his father would be perfect for the part.. What fascinated you about a the project and the character of Gurutai?I am a big fan of South-Korean cinema and the films of directors like Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho and Na Hong-jin, because they have influenced me as an actor and the way I see films in general. We charge advertisers instead of our readers. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. In what way is “The Swordsman”, apart from being a period drama, different to your other projects, for example, “The Night Comes for Us” or “The Raid”?“The Swordsman”, as the title suggests, is a film about sword fighting which presented a challenge to me since I did not know anything about it. April 9, 2021. I wanted to make myself proud too, because I was a fan as well. I have to know when my character is hurt or still confident as well as the moment he knows he will lose or when his death is certain. HYPEBEAST® is a registered trademark of Hypebeast Hong Kong Ltd. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more. Yes, we asked him about the gatsby. Do you see this film as a move forward for greater Asian representation in Hollywood? In the Korean film industry, there is a great amount of respect for the craft of acting which is why directors like him will support you as an actor all the way and help you find the character you are playing. You want the feeling that if I trained martial arts hard enough, I probably can perform what I see, and that’s a very important thing because if you go too flashy, you take away the logic. Taslim was born in Palembang, Indonesia of Chinese descent. Is the wraith coming to 'Mortal Kombat'? Joe Taslim has revealed to ScreenRant that his role as Sub-Zero in the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie was more demanding to film than The Raid. HYPEBEAST: Were you a fan of Mortal Kombat before joining the film, and how were you first introduced to the franchise? The action should be more like an extension. Joe Taslim Stays True to Sub-Zero in 'Mortal Kombat': The actor shares his journey from playing the infamous character in-game to the big screen. Sub-Zero actor Joe Taslim revealed whether Mortal Kombat fans will see Noob Saibot in the upcoming film on HBO The justice is there. Sub-Zero’s story is defined by the relationship to his brother, how they were kidnapped and trained to become fighters. From The Raid to Fast & Furious 6 to Star Trek Beyond, the Asian actor has brought his signature kickassery to some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters — and now Taslim is stepping into the shoes of one of his childhood’s most memorable video game characters: Sub-Zero. He was also member of the Indonesia judo national team from 1997 to 2009. Alongside ‘The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’ and ‘Space Jam.’. When I told my friends about the project, the said I was crazy. Close. TA Report: According to estimates from Jakarta’s Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, 60% of patients diagnosed with HIV there have a CD4 count below 200, meaning they have likely been positive for quite some time before they are tested. (laughs) They made it clear to me that I better be perfect and believable, otherwise the Korean audience would spot it from the very first scene.Then I thought I would do it and accepted the challenge. That is why Gurutai is confident, even arrogant and allows himself to toy with his opponent.However, when my character is hit for the first time and loses his balance, this is an important moment in the story the fight tells. Joe Taslim: Absolutely, a huge fan of the game and grew up playing it. Johannes “Joe” Taslim is an Indonesian actor known for his roles in action films such as Gareth Evans’ “The Raid” or Timo Tjahjanto’s “The Night Comes for Us”. Hollywood belongs to everyone, not just the U.S. Mortal Kombat arrives in theaters April 23. All Rights Reserved. “The two previous movies focused more on the tournament,” Taslim said, referencing the film adaptations of the series from the '90s. Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas, The Takashi Miike Project (101/105 complete), Interview with Shengwei Zhou:”Everyone is equally apt to desires regardless of their gender”, Interview with Sharipa Urazbayeva: I could not fathom how she could live with her four children under these circumstances, Should Van Damme Play A Future Terminator. Black characters need to be Black, white characters need to be white, and Asian characters need to be played by Asian actors. Once you know the structure of a fight, it becomes like a math problem, it follows a certain logic and when it comes to shooting the scene it adds a certain fluidity to it. Everything like the sword fights are just hand-to-hand combat. We'd really appreciated it. In this movie, there are a lot of Asian cast members, and you can see that Hollywood is now very diverse, open, and truthful. The audience is still entertained by the fight, but it has no sense of what the characters are going through when they suffer a blow to their legs and start to stumble or limp. Interview: The Raid: Redemption Stars Iko Uwais And Joe Taslim by Zack Kotzer | March 22, 2012, 10:24 am It’s kind of intimidating to talk to the stars of a martial arts film. It was crazy, indescribable, like a dream come true. Johannes “Joe” Taslim is an Indonesian actor known for his roles in action films such as Gareth Evans’ “The Raid” or … Interview with Kate Nhung: I have no plans for the future. In the action scenes, in “The Swordsman” as well as other projects, your focus seems to be not just about the fighting, but also about the acting and making your viewer feel when your character experiences pain, for example. Without knowing which part I was going to play, I was, first of all, very honored when I was given the opportunity to be part of a Korean production.Choi Jae-hoon then sat down with me and talked to me about the character of Gurutai and that this is a man less interested in politics and who is more into sword-fighting. During his career as an actor he has also been part of international productions, such as “Fast & Furious 6” and also “Star Trek Beyond”, and will be playing the role of Sub-Zero in the much anticipated “Mortal Kombat”. Once you are on the same page the shooting becomes much more relaxed which is probably why his comments after each scene were so short. Depending on the specific style, it changes, but each style has a similar foundation. Crafted with 98.6% recycled-based materials. In the end, I hope to pass on my joy of watching film and talking about it. Ever since I watched Takeshi Kitano's "Hana-Bi" for the first time (and many times after that) I have been a cinephile. Since my ancestors come for Manchuria, my voice comes from the throat and has a distinct sound which does not fit to a character like Gurutai and his background.So, Choi would engage you in these conversations about the character until you have reached a level of understanding about the role. Add Comment. I have to understand both, the dynamics and the story of each fight.When Gurutai faces Jang Hyuk’s character in “The Sowrdsman” for the first time, his opponent is wounded and has to protect his daughter, which makes him weak. I learned a lot about silat, how effective it can be in close combat and finally I saw the beauty and the art in that way of fighting. Terms & Conditions Actor Joe Taslim, who plays the cryomancer fighter Sub-Zero, agreed with this sentiment. 2021 Hypebeast Limited. How crazy is that?” And I replied saying life is pretty crazy for me. Joe Taslim, "Bi-Han, Sub-Zero": On the journey toward Mortal Kombat and joining a franchise with blockbuster potential: "Not many people from Indonesia make it to Hollywood. My task, to use the metaphor further, is to find the right chords and tones so that is believable and fits the story. Joe Taslim Stays True to Sub-Zero in 'Mortal Kombat', Watch an Exclusive Clip of Sub-Zero and Jax in 'Mortal Kombat', 'Mortal Kombat' Reveals Full Look at Sub Zero, HBO Max Trailer Reveals New Footage of Sub-zero in Action and John Cena as Peacemaker, Watch the Latest Trailer for 'Mortal Kombat', 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' And I remember you used to play Sub-Zero, and now Sub-Zero is you! A potential deadly one that is. When you use a sword, it is naturally quite different to other types of combat, but this is just the shape or shell. Arriving in a motion movie poster holding his kori blade. Written and directed by Gareth Evans, the Indonesian action-thriller was released in 2011. Can you tell us something about your approach to these scenes from an actor’s standpoint?When working on scenes like the fights in “The Swordsman” I have to understand the different parts of the battle. We’re probably bad, and that’s why they chose someone else.” That feeling is dangerous — that feeling that we’re not worth it — so the truth needs to be there, whether it’s to the game or to the characters. Last Updated: September 30, 2020 It took me weeks with a lot of back and neck pains to adjust to the weight and to be able to perform. I trust my instincts, my intuition and my experience, but when it comes to the story I try not to use a specific style and rather attempt to adapt to what the scene or the story needs. ... Mortal Kombat Interviews: Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, and more. This time-warping JDM machine can only be driven 2,500 miles a year under U.S. “Show or Display” rules. Well I’m pretty sick for this one, because I want to have the power to read people’s minds. If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Of course, it would take time, but dealing with the period and this new way of fighting was an opportunity to develop as an actor and martial artist, which is why is prepared extensively, trained hard and practiced a lot before the shooting would start.Martial arts is similar to music, in my opinion. My task is to look beyond that and find out what is actually inside.A great deal of my childhood and youth I spent training in martial arts, and was lucky enough to represent my country in international tournaments. As a martial artist yourself, was it difficult to replicate Sub-Zero’s movements and way of combat? Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. For “Fast & Furious 6” I had to learn wing chun and for “Warrior”, a series for HBO Max, I trained in kung fu, as I had to play the part of a kung fu master. Joe Taslim was one of the first actors publicly confirmed for the upcoming Mortal Kombat feature film and it was quickly revealed he'd be playing Bi-Han.In gaming lore he's fated to be killed and resurrected as Noob Saibot-- but will the elder Sub-Zero's transformation be as inevitable in the movie?Read on for the actor's answer: Embargoes have apparently been lifted on interviews … It was still a challenge, but the opportunity to play this character and be a part of this story was something I really wanted. Film Analysis: Masquerade (2012) by Choo Chang-min. Yes, I think representation is very important, but I also know for sure that when Simon [McQuoid] picks his actors, he wanted to be true to the game. Mortal Kombat is famous for its Fatalities and the unique, brutal fighting styles of its characters. Of course, I use techniques such as throwing, but you cannot use it that often as it takes away the dynamic of a fight, and it would be quite monotonous if you see me throwing all of my opponents. He wants each character to represent where they came from originally. The tournament is almost here, and Nerdist’s Rosie Knight sits down with Joe Taslim (Sub-Zero), Mehcad Brooks (Jax), and Lewis Tan … ... Jang said during an exclusive interview … McQuoid was especially blown away by Taslim’s performance. Trying to #RestoreTheSnyderVerse with #DeathstrokeHBOMax. Ticket Box. Privacy Policy. However, as a martial artist and an actor it is important for me to try out new things and not to repeat myself.In “The Raid” I had to do a lot of gunfights and hand-to-hand combat, whereas “The Night Comes for Us” features fights at night and other crazy stuff. The fight sequence showcases Sub-Zero in action. A TemanTeman.org poster featuring Joe Taslim (Click image for full size). During that period, I was a member in a taekwondo class and later even trained with students of wushu, until I settled for judo in the end. Including the iNo.1000 Numeronius Numeronia card and die-cast Emperor’s Key. What will be will be. This is when I decided to become an empty vessel when starting a new project. As an actor I need to give this character my best, give him justice and make all the fans proud. I know how to sing, but everything else, from the rhythms to the tunes, I have to learn. Gurutai is a real sword-fighting freak and battling someone skilled and powerful is the equivalent to an orgasm to him. Korean actor Jang Hyuk and Indonesian actor Joe Taslim give us a glimpse into the action scenes and the most memorable moments of The Swordsman. Johannes “Joe” Taslim is an Indonesian actor known for his roles in action films such as Gareth Evans’ “The Raid” or Timo Tjahjanto’s “The Night Comes for Us”. While sometimes is not easy to understand an arthouse film, it is easy to engage in popcorn cinema so it would be great to combine these two experiences.It is my dream to be part of a project which has a strong script with interesting themes, which can be understood all over the world. It’s important to me because as a kid when I was in South Sumatra and I watched Dustin Nguyen for the first time, an Asian American, it gave me the feeling that it was possible. So when I started doing “The Raid” I had to start from scratch. My friends from back on the island called me when they heard the news and said “Are you crazy? Joining us at HYPEBEAST, Taslim shares with us his earliest memories of the Mortal Kombat franchise, how it felt to take on the mantle of Sub-Zero, his most desired superpower, and what the new film means for greater Asian representation within Hollywood. By Ron Seoul-Oh What can you tell us about your portrayal of Sub-Zero in “Mortal Kombat”?As with my other projects, the action and the fighting is not my first focus, but the background of the character I am about to play. Once I understood what he has been through I had an understanding of the kind of person he is.I hope the audience like my interpretation of the character, because even though he is a villain, his story is also quite tragic. If you enjoy our content, please add us to your adblocker's whitelist. Author Interviews Theater Theater Reviews ... (Warrior's Joe Taslim). This interview has been edited for clarity. Warrior: Season 2 — Interview with Joe Taslim Brad Curran October 14, 2020 Interviews Back in 2012, an Indonesian Judo champ by the name of Joe Taslim would be seen in an action flick you’ll no doubt have heard the name of, “ The Raid: Redemption ”. You can stop everything from happening and influence a lot of people. I was fortunate to have a father who was a big fan and supporter of martial arts, so that he sent me to various martial arts schools when I was little in order to get me into contact with various styles of fighting.
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