Ke Huy Quan Reveals Spielberg’s Prank on Ford

Ke Huy Quan had a memorable reunion with Harrison Ford on the set of The Goonies, but the experience wasn’t as enjoyable for one of them.

Reflecting on Starstruck Moments

Quan shared his experience of meeting his Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom co-star, Harrison Ford, while filming The Goonies in a recent interview with The Guardian. “I was starstruck when Harrison Ford came to visit because I’d made Indy,” the Everything Everywhere All at Once Oscar winner reminisced.

The Spielberg Prank

Quan revealed that Steven Spielberg, who directed Temple of Doom and was involved in The Goonies, orchestrated a prank for Ford’s visit. “Spielberg played a big joke on him,” Quan recounted. “There was a biography out of him that he really hated, so Steven went out and bought about 300 copies, so that when Harrison came to visit and walked onto the set, everyone was reading that biography.”

Memorable Encounters

Quan also remembered another unforgettable visit from an A-list entertainer at the time. “I remember when we were told that Michael Jackson was going to visit,” Quan shared. “The cast and crew were thrilled, and when he arrived on set, everyone stopped what they were doing – even the guy making coffee.”

Meeting Michael Jackson

Quan described Michael Jackson as “very shy” on set. “I think we made him nervous because there were so many people,” he speculated. “We were so excited that he was there, and he even gave us tickets to watch him perform in Los Angeles and gifted us jackets, which some of us still have. Unfortunately, I lost mine, and I’m quite upset about it.”

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Reuniting with a Goonie

Quan recently discussed reuniting with his fellow Goonie, Sean Astin, in their latest film, Love Hurts. “We wanted to give a nod to all the incredible Goonies fans,” Quan explained to Entertainment Weekly, mentioning a subtle Goonies Easter egg in the movie.

The Goonies Sequel

Warner Bros. announced the development of The Goonies 2, with Spielberg on board as a producer. While Quan has not commented on his involvement, given his interest in reprising his role as Data, it’s likely that he will play a part in the sequel.

FAQs

Q: Will Ke Huy Quan be in The Goonies 2?

A: While it’s not confirmed, Quan’s history with the franchise suggests that he may return for The Goonies 2.

Q: Who played Data in the original Goonies movie?

A: Ke Huy Quan portrayed the character Data in the original Goonies film.

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