"I know there's a whole thrill-seek culture out there that loves this stuff, but for me, all I could think about is how dangerous these things were."
For the actors, however, "Torque" was an opportunity to play.
"[It was] probably the most fun I've had on a set," says Lee. "It was just like me and Jay [Hernandez] laughing all day long for three months straight. We would steal the bikes at lunch and just take off. They had to have the freeways closed down, so we would just be like, 'OK, we're leaving, let's go!"'
The vibe on the set allowed the cast to become close, and Kahn and Lee developed a mutual respect for each other.
"Joseph kicked ass. I think he's the star of the movie, I really do," says Lee.
"It's cool to watch him on set and do his thing. There's not many people who have that courage, to stick up for what he believes in. I mean, it's a tough town, and he does it. I think even him fighting for me for this role kind of was . |
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. you know, it's his first feature and for him to put his neck out on the line for what he believed this character should be, it takes guts. He really takes care of a lot of people. ... I don't think many people have that anymore. I think that's the Korean part of him that really comes out."
"Will is like a brother to me," says Kahn. "He is one of the coolest guys you'll ever meet. There's an honesty to him, and you know that if Will says, 'I've got your back,' he's got your back. Will is just a good soul, and he's dedicated to his craft."
Kahn has since used Lee in another project — as a martial artist in Mariah Carey's video for "Boy." Good friends, the director and actor hang out often and can be found at Kahn's house indulging in a game of poker.
It's good to have people you can count on in an industry where what's hot lives fast and dies young. |
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