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· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim’s ‘Butterfly’ cancelled after one season
Prime Video has dropped “Butterfly,” the espionage series fronted by Daniel Dae Kim, ending one of the streamer’s largest Asia-based original shoots to date. The six-episode series, filmed primarily in Seoul and Incheon, was produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Boom! Studios with…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim says Asian American actors face unfair ‘overcorrection’ in casting
Korean American actor Daniel Dae Kim said Asian and Asian American actors are increasingly held to stricter nationality-based casting rules than performers from other backgrounds, calling the trend an “overcorrection” during a recent conversation with “American Masters PBS.” Kim…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim is first Asian American to be nominated for Tony lead actor award
Daniel Dae Kim has made history as the first Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) actor to be nominated for best leading actor in a play at the Tony Awards, earning recognition for his role in the Broadway revival of “Yellow Face.” The 2025 nominations, announced May 1,…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim to produce Hawaii’s biggest indie film with 8 Native Hawaiian directors
“Hawaii Five-0” star Daniel Dae Kim has signed on as executive producer of “Makawalu,” an indie feature film co-directed by eight Native Hawaiian filmmakers. Initiated by the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) in 2021, the film features directors Kekama Amona, Justyn Ah…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim returns to Broadway in satirical play ‘Yellow Face’
Daniel Dae Kim is set to return to Broadway this fall in David Henry Hwang’s comedy “Yellow Face.” The production marks the Broadway premiere of Hwang’s Obie Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist play, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. Kim, known for his roles…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim surprises ‘Avatar’ cast with seasons 2 and 3 announcement
Netflix has officially greenlit a second and third season of its live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” – and cast members found out in the most heartwarming way. Breaking the news: Fire Lord Ozai actor Daniel Dae Kim surprised the young stars of “Avatar: The…
· Michelle De Pacina
The 1961 Asian American film Daniel Dae Kim praises as ‘unapologetically Asian’
Daniel Dae Kim, known for his diverse acting roles and advocacy for inclusivity, revealed the impact of a 1961 musical film on his life that he says is “unapologetically Asian.” What’s the movie?: The decades-old musical comedy film is Henry Koster’s “Flower Drum Song.” It is an…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Daniel Dae Kim reads thirst tweets after ‘Avatar’ trailer appearance
Netflix has dropped a new promo video for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” featuring Daniel Dae Kim reading thirst tweets from fans. How they started: Kim, 55, briefly appeared shirtless in the newly released trailer of Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” set for release on Feb.…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix announces release date for ‘Mech Cadets’ series starring Daniel Dae Kim, Ming-Na Wen
Netflix announced the release date of its upcoming series “Mech Cadets” on Monday. The 10-episode animated show, which is an adaptation of the bestselling comic series “Mech Cadet Yu” by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa, will premiere on Aug. 10, Deadline reported.
· Daniel Anderson
Daniel Dae Kim to produce and lead spy thriller series ‘Butterfly’ for Amazon Studios
Daniel Dae Kim is set to star in and executive produce an upcoming Amazon series based on the graphic novel “Butterfly.” According to Variety, the show is being developed as a character-driven spy thriller and will be shot in South Korea, featuring both Korean and English…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ had ‘collateral damage’ for Asian American projects
Daniel Dae Kim believes that the huge success of “Crazy Rich Asians” came with a price, as it may have set expectations for future Asian American projects. Speaking at a Variety-sponsored panel at the Sundance Film Festival this week, Kim, 54, said one of the side effects of the…
· Carl Samson
Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a GoFundMe page organized for the benefit of the victims.
· Carl Samson
Daniel Dae Kim’s ‘Bad Axe’ captures immigrant family’s struggles amid COVID-19
“Bad Axe,” a documentary film on an Asian American family’s experience during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now available in theaters and on streaming platforms. The 100-minute film premiered at South by Southwest in March and has since won multiple awards. The movie…
· Grace Kim
The one without minorities: Daniel Dae Kim says ‘Friends’ is ‘challenged’ when it comes to diversity
Daniel Dae Kim said that although he loves the hit ‘90s sitcom “Friends,” the show was “challenged” when it came to diversity. “My kids loved ‘Friends’ because they would watch repeats and they would say to me, ‘Hey, how come in their New York everyone is white?'” the actor…
· Editorial Staff
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with the DNC featuring BD Wong, Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) AAPI Caucus and NextShark welcome anyone to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year with a free virtual stream on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. This year’s event, produced by Enfranchisement, will be hosted and co-streamed on the DNC YouTube…
· Carl Samson
Biden names Daniel Dae Kim, 22 others to AANHPI Advisory Commission tackling anti-Asian hate, inequity
The White House has announced the list of civic leaders to make up the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), which will offer him counsel on ways to advance equity and opportunity for the target communities. Who made…
· Khier Casino
‘A dangerous precedent’: George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim, other celebs angered over Rittenhouse verdict
Asian celebrities and activists took to Twitter on Friday to share their thoughts on the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting trial after a jury in Kenosha found him not guilty on all counts. Background: The 18-year-old was on trial this month after fatally shooting two people and wounding…
· Bryan Ke
Daniel Dae Kim to play Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live-action series
“Hawaii Five-0” star Daniel Dae Kim is set to play Fire Nation ruler Fire Lord Ozai in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Everything changed: Kim, 53, will be a series regular along with Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley and Dallas Liu,…
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim recounts the hate crime that took away his sister’s ability to live her passion — running
Actor and activist Daniel Dae Kim recalled a violent hate crime his younger sister endured six years ago that has since stopped the once-avid runner from pursuing her passion. A targeted attack: In a recent interview with People, Daniel narrated how his sister, Connie, was…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month With Daniel Dae Kim, Lana Condor and More
Netflix has kicked off a campaign to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creators and talents for AAPI Heritage Month. About the campaign: Netflix is launching a Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Stories collection, which contains series, films and…