Donnie Yen criticises original 'John Wick: 4' script for stereotyping Asians: 'Why is everything so generic?'


Donnie Yen says he had a 'respectful experience' working on set of 'John Wick 4' Photo: ONG SOON HIN/The Star

Hong Kong action star Donnie Yen created buzz after confirming in 2021 that he will be starring in the Hollywood blockbuster, John Wick: Chapter 4.

In a recent interview with GQ magazine, Yen revealed that he wasn't originally keen on accepting the role of Caine – a blind assassin and friend of the lead protagonist – after deeming that it perpetuated Asian stereotypes.

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