By tf-lawyer.com British actor Luke Evans is taking on the comedy-action genre with his latest film, “Weekend in Taipei,” which was shot entirely in Taiwan. In a recent video interview with Taiwanese media, he opened up about his experiences while filming there, including an unforgettable moment last year when a typhoon struck. “We had a typhoon day off,” he shared. “I was staying on the 41st floor and watching the rain pour down like I had never seen before in my life.”
This is Luke’s first film experience in Taiwan, and he couldn’t help but compliment the locals for their warmth and positivity. “If I could spend a weekend in Taipei, I’d definitely hit up the night markets, museums, and temples. It’s all about trying the local food; that’s the essence of traveling,” he expressed. Over his three-month stay, he explored the city with his assistant and partner, visiting iconic spots like Taipei 101 and sampling various local delicacies. “I’ve made some friends here now,” he said, adding that he hopes to introduce his parents to the elusive stinky tofu, though he noted its strong aroma. “I love the little soup dumplings and there’s also this yellow cake that I enjoy.”
Reflecting on his collaboration with actress Gwei Lun-mei for the first time, Luke admitted he wasn’t familiar with her before this project. “But when I saw her barefoot driving a Ferrari, I thought, ‘Wow, she’s a confident and beautiful woman,'” he recalled. He expressed a desire to work with her again in the future and hopes this film will open more international doors for her.
Luke, who once played an antagonist to South Korean star Jeong Seung-gi in the “Fast & Furious” series, is set to face him again on screen. “If we get to work together again, I promise I won’t hurt him. Though, I can’t guarantee we won’t find a way to become friends on screen this time,” Luke joked, adding that they’re actually good friends off-screen. “Jeong Seung-gi is such a gentleman and a fantastic working partner. Acting alongside him is a lot of fun.”
When it comes to the action scenes in “Weekend in Taipei,” he described a particularly challenging fight sequence in a kitchen where he faced off against more than ten assassins in a confined space, complete with flames. “The stunt teams from Taiwan and France are incredibly professional. Although it looked dangerous, the choreography was so precisely designed that nobody got hurt.”
In the film, Luke takes on the role of a father, and he humorously noted that he has played a dad so many times that “I’ve lost count! Of course, I’ve had a lot of practice, but being a real dad must be quite challenging.” He also praised the talented young actors he worked with, specifically Yang Ming-wei, stating, “The kids were so natural in their performances; it felt like he was treating me as his new dad.”
