When Ally Maki received the script for Randall Park’s “Shortcomings,” she read it in one sitting and knew she had to be a part of it. Maki spoke with Variety about working with Park, playing a character that resonated with her own heritage and experiences in the film with a predominantly AAPI cast and her apparel company Asian American Girl Club. What’s great about “Shortcomings” is that we’re playing very messy and imperfect characters. Story continuesIt was so easy for audiences to turn on Miko, and Randall didn’t want people to do that. Especially for Asian American women.

Source: Forbes August 06, 2023 05:33 UTC