John Cho discussed playing Spike Spiegel in Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop and the unusual path the production took from its initial filming to its eventual return.
He talked about the physical demands of the role, his injury and recovery, and the significance of leading a major genre series as an Asian-American actor.
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Production on Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop was delayed after John Cho suffered a serious knee injury while filming in New Zealand.
The injury required surgery and an extended recovery period. The production was later further affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Netflix cast John Cho as Spike Spiegel in its live-action adaptation of the beloved anime Cowboy Bebop.
The casting marked a major new leading role for Cho, who would headline the series alongside Daniella Pineda and Mustafa Shakir.
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