Actor and martial artist Joe Taslim ("The Night Comes for Us;" "Mortal Kombat") joins this edition of EoM Presents to talk about his role in "The Furious." Directed by Kenji Tanigaki ("Enter the Fat Dragon"), this film is a blistering display of some of the finest martial artists in the world facing off against each other. In this conversation, Taslim discusses the emotional arc of his character and working with co-star Xie Miao ("Eye for an Eye" series).
In theaters June 12th, 2026.
Official Synopsis:
After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.
Official Webpage: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/the-furious
Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/Avky8dVaqAI?si=3Mg3eliDAgaHzhf6
Directed By: Kenji Tanigaki
Written By: Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, Frank Hui
Cast: Xie Miao, Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Manatsanun Phanlerdwongsakul, Guo Junqing, Winai Wiangyangkung, special appearance by Yayan Ruhian, Jija Yanin
