Randall Park, best known for his roles in sitcoms and movies, has made his directorial debut with the film “Shortcomings.” The movie, based on the cult comic by Adrian Tomine, follows a young man named Ben who is experiencing failure to launch while the women in his life thrive. Park was drawn to the graphic novel and saw an opportunity to bring an Asian American perspective to the screen. He discusses the changing landscape for Asian American stories in Hollywood and the pressure to cast recognizable talent. Park also addresses the challenge of making a potentially unlikable character relatable and explores the themes of vulnerability and failure in the film.
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