Ming-Na Wen Says 'Karate Kid: Legends' Co-Stars Jackie Chan & Ralph Macchio Are "Gems" | THR Video - video Dailymotion

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At the 'Karate Kid: Legends' premiere, Ming-Na Wen chats with THR about why she wanted to be a part of the 'Karate Kid' franchise. Plus, she calls her co-stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio "gems" and calls Chan's stunt work inspiring.

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00:00All the legends are coming together. A legend in our midst. How are you doing today?

00:05I'm great. How are you? I'm good. I'm good. Neha.

00:08So nice to meet you. Listen, you've been a part of so many iconic and legendary franchises.

00:14What was it like and what was the reasoning behind being a part of this one now?

00:19Just, I mean, I was so honored that Jonathan wanted me to be cast as the mom.

00:25And, you know, I'm just thrilled to be here. I've been a fan of this franchise for so long that this, you know, sometimes it's real.

00:35It feels weird that, like, I'm having an out-of-body experience a lot of other times.

00:40And what was it like working with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan?

00:44They are gems. Gems of a human being. Both him and Ralph and Jackie here.

00:51They are so, so different as far as, you know, one is, like, the party, like, inviter.

01:02Oh, really?

01:03Yeah. Okay, who's who?

01:04Jackie, yeah.

01:05But Ralph is, like, just such a gentleman.

01:08And so, yes, he brings so much heart to this project because this franchise is his baby.

01:16And I love how he, you know, is honoring Pat Morita, Mr. Miyagi, and all that about Karate Kid.

01:28You know, he's bringing it, yeah.

01:30And working with someone like Jackie and seeing him in action,

01:34does that motivate you to push yourself when it comes to your own stunt work?

01:37Yes, yes.

01:39And, I mean, I don't have the skill sets that Jackie has or the craziness of wanting to hurt myself.

01:48But his craftsmanship and his dedication to doing the fight scenes himself in his 70s is definitely inspiring.

01:57Sure. And, you know, being a part of so many legendary franchises, playing iconic characters,

02:03what sort of legacy do you hope a film like this leaves on the audience?

02:06And I just hope they have a great time.

02:09You know, it's a wonderful summer film.

02:11And I hope it helps them to want to go back and watch the other films as well, you know,

02:17and just have this journey with Karate Kid.

02:19Yeah, for sure.

02:20Yeah, for sure.

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