Harrison Ford praised Ke Huy Quan this week when he reacted when his former Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star received an Oscar nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
The legendary actor, 80, praised his former partner at the Los Angeles premiere of his first television series called Shrinking.
“I’m so happy for him,” Ford said. Eastern Time, hailing the 51-year-old Quan’s return to Hollywood. He is a great guy.
Big boys: Harrison Ford, 80, praised his Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star Ke Huy Quan, 51, this week when he reacted when Quan received an Oscar nomination for Everything Everywhere All at Once
A former child star, Ke Huy Quan made a lasting impression in the second Indiana Jones movie when he played a precocious orphan named Short Round.
But after starring in the classic 1985 film The Goonies, Quan’s acting prospects gradually dried up.
He transitioned into behind-the-camera roles, working as a stunt coordinator and assistant director.
“He’s a wonderful actor,” Ford said. Eastern Time. It was when he was a little boy, and it still is. I’m glad. I am very happy for him.
And the Hollywood icon would love to work with Quan again in the future.
When asked about the potential for an on-screen reunion, Ford replied, “That would be great.”
Best Companion: A former child star, Ke Huy Quan made a lasting impression in the second Indiana Jones movie when he played a precocious orphan named Short Round. “I’m so happy for him,” Ford told ET, hailing Quan’s return to Hollywood. ‘He’s a great guy’
Great talent: “He’s a wonderful actor,” Ford told ET. He was when he was a little boy, and he still is. I’m glad. I’m so happy for him’ (Pictured with his Temple of Doom co-star Kate Capshaw)
Quan has been dominating the awards circuit for his stellar performance as a naive husband in Everything Everywhere All at Once, repeatedly winning the Best Supporting Actor category.
He recently took home a Critics’ Choice Award after winning a Golden Globe, cementing his status as the favorite in the race for Oscar glory.
Just before the awards seasons, Quan had an emotional encounter with Ford in September when the pair met during Disney’s D23 Expo.
Describing his reunion at The New York Times, Quan approached the superstar with a ‘beating’ heart, wondering, ‘Is he going to recognize me? The last time she saw me, I was a little boy.
Waiting There: After starring in the classic 1985 film The Goonies, Quan’s acting prospects gradually dried up. He transitioned into roles behind the camera, working as a stunt coordinator and assistant director.
Comeback vehicle: Quan has been dominating the awards circuit for his stellar performance as a naive husband in Everything Everywhere All at Once, repeatedly winning the Best Supporting Actor category (pictured in a still from the film with co-stars Stephanie Hsu and Michelle Yeoh)
Looking at Quan with his ‘classic, famously grumpy Harrison Ford look,’ the 1923 star asked, ‘Are you Short Round?’
“Yes, Indy,” Quan replied.
“Come here,” Ford responded, giving his former partner “a big hug.”
Quan said that the moment ‘transported [him] back to 1984, when [he] he was a little boy.
She later posted a photo of their meeting on Instagram, writing in the caption: ‘I love you Indy. Indiana Jones and Short Round meet again after 38 years.’
In a recent interview with the hollywood reporterQuan detailed his reaction upon learning of his Oscar nomination.
‘When I heard my name announced. I jumped up and screamed so loud. Quan she added: ‘I just can’t believe it. For so many years, I have always loved watching the Oscars.
Favorite: The former child star recently took home a Critics’ Choice Award after winning a Golden Globe, cementing his status as favorite in the race for Oscar glory.