Episode 73 - Max Huang

Episode 73 - Max Huang

Author: Ben Johnson July 12, 2021 Duration: 1:20:04

Max Huang's turn as Kung Lao - the deadly, hat-throwing, Shaolin-trained kung fu cousin of Liu Kang - in the 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat was a delightful surprise; a scene-stealing performance complete with comedy, drama, action, and an almighty 'fatality' which just about steals the movie. But the notion of Max being something of an 'overnight success' could not be further from the truth. The German wushu wunderkind has been planning this career from the moment his dad first introduced him to Bruce Lee movies on VHS as a child. His training took him to Asia and, eventually, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, where his childhood hero would personally oversee his development from a young, eager stunt performer to an assistant stunt coordinator on films like The Foreigner (2017) and Bleeding Steel (2017). Max's short film, No Way Out (2020), is a masterful expression of his many talents: he acts, directs, writes, produces, handles the action and even sings the theme song. We now find Max at an interesting crossroads in his career; still very much in his prime, full of ideas, and with opportunities available in Europe, Asia and Hollywood. So what will he do next?


LINKS

Max Huang on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4518085/

Max Huang on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxhuangofficial/

Max Huang on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxhuangofficial/

Max Huang on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/maxhuang

Max Huang profile on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/ProfileMaxHuang

'Flawless Victory' music video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/on5tmh0Vdjg

'No Way Out' short film on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3_4ucynHGTs

Buy 'Mortal Kombat' on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and digital via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091GXR3RG/

'Mortal Kombat' official red band trailer: https://youtu.be/NYH2sLid0Zc

'Mortal Kombat' cast trailer reaction video: https://youtu.be/PqdtUte-aBo

'Mortal Kombat' review on Kung Fu Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/MortalKombatKFMG


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


There's a particular magic in the stories behind the fights, the philosophy woven into the choreography, and the sheer dedication it takes to create martial arts cinema. The Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast is built on those stories, offering a backstage pass to the world of Hong Kong action, classic Shaw Brothers epics, and modern martial arts filmmaking. Host Ben Johnson, who created the extensive kungfumovieguide.com resource, sits down for detailed conversations with the very people who bring these films to life. Each episode features an unscripted, in-depth interview with actors who threw the punches, stunt performers who designed the falls, directors who framed the shots, and choreographers who turned violence into poetry. You'll hear about their career paths, the challenges on set, and the deep, personal passion that fuels their work. This isn't just a surface-level recap of famous movies; it's about the craft, the history, and the human effort behind every iconic scene. For anyone who has ever wondered about the artistry behind a perfectly executed fight sequence or the legacy of a genre that spans decades, this podcast provides a rich, engaging listen. Tune in for genuine insights from the heart of martial arts cinema.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Kung Fu Movie Guide Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Episode 88 - Keith Cooke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:56
Keith Cooke is one of action cinema's all-time greatest kickers. From his explosive triple kicks as Muay Thai instructor Prang in the cult classic, The King of the Kickboxers, to his turns in costume as Reptile and Sub-Z…
Episode 87 - Mike Leeder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:35
When Asian action cinema expert, producer and casting director Mike Leeder left his job in a Croydon department store to go on holiday to Hong Kong, little did he know that - 32 years later - he would still be there. Bef…
Episode 86 - End of Year Show 2022 with Mike Fury: Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:22
The wait is over! We can now finally reveal our favourite fight films of 2022 in Part Two of our annual End of Year Show, featuring Mike Fury, the action movie expert and author of Life of Action Vol. I-II. As is traditi…
Episode 85 - End of Year Show 2022 with Mike Fury: Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:41
It's the most wonderful time of the year... that's right, the time when we release our special annual two-part End of Year Show, in which we look back over the best and worst that martial arts movies had to offer in 2022…
Episode 84 - Robert Samuels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:53
It was a screening of 1972's 'Five Fingers of Death' (aka 'King Boxer') that would transform the life of Robert "Bobby" Samuels. At that time, he could not have foreseen that he would go on to become the first African Am…
Episode 83 - Scott Adkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:00
Scott Adkins is in a good mood. The response to his latest martial arts movie, 'Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday' - the sequel to his dream project, 2018's 'Accident Man', based on a cherished British comic book he loved a…
Episode 82 - Tribute to Jimmy Wang Yu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:45
When Jimmy Wang Yu died on 5 April 2022 at the age of 79, Jackie Chan took to his social media accounts to pay his respects, stating that "the contributions you've made to kung fu movies and the support and wisdom you’ve…
Episode 81 - Michiko Nishiwaki [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
As a powerlifting champion, three-time ‘Miss Fitness’ winner in Japan and an action film star, Michiko Nishiwaki has been on quite a journey. When she left school to start working in human resources for the Mitsubishi ba…
Episode 80 - Jonathan Eusebio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:02
There aren't many stunt coordinators and fight choreographers who can say they have helped to change the course of modern day action cinema like Jonathan Eusebio. His work on the 'Bourne' films alone sparked a movement i…
Episode 79 - End of Year Show 2021 with Mike Fury: Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:07
The wait is over! Find out our favourite - and least favourite - martial arts movies of 2021 in Part Two of our End of Year Show, featuring Life of Action author, Mike Fury. Join in the festivities as we take it in turns…