Henry Golding on 'The Gentlemen,' 'Crazy Rich Asians' & Working w/ Matthew McConaughey | MTV News

In this installment of MTV News’s Personal Space, Henry Golding sits down with Josh Horowitz at a Manhattan salon (to pay homage to his humble beginnings as a hairdresser in London). The two talk about his upcoming film, 'The Gentlemen,' working with Matthew McConaughey, starring in 'Crazy Rich Asians,' growing up in Malaysia, 'G.I. Joe,' and more.
0:05 Henry Golding on his beginnings
1:03 What the last two years has been like for Henry
2:23 Working with Matthew McConaughey
3:24 Getting the role in 'Crazy Rich Asians'
6:01 Henry Golding on his cultural identity
7:47 Influences growing up
9:15 Working on 'Snake Eyes'
12:30 Marvel / DC eligibility
14:42 Henry Golding on his production company
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[@RVandergeld]

Crazy Rich Asian, A Simple Favor, Monsoon, Last Christmas, The Gentlemen & Snake Eyes. 6 movies in 2 years. You’re on 🔥 Henry!

[@Josh-si6ds]

It's because he's half-asian. Hollywood will only let half-asians have all these opportunities that Henry has.

[@Angelus9015]

Joshington oh please. He looks Asian more than Caucasians. You wouldn’t even think he’s half even if you see him on the street. As a Malaysian, I’m proud of his accomplishments. Please don’t make everything about race.

[@Josh-si6ds]

@@Angelus9015 he can clearly look ambiguous enough to different people. Just like hapa Filipinos. Also, his name is white and accessible to American audiences. Did you hear the story about how he was cast for Crazy Rich Asians? The director Jon Chu said that he auditioned "hundreds of thousands" of full Asian actors, but NONE of them were right... Then he saw one video of Henry - a hapa - and decided that he was the right choice. Even though the casting calls said they needed actual Chinese actors (Jaimie Chung wasn't allowed to audition for the movie because of that). But because Henry was clearly hapa, he got the job. That's hapa privilege and it's unfair. Sorry, I'm not gonna support that.

[@vkofyuuki]

I know right!! And as leading role too 😎😎

[@yours.trulie]

He is from Malaysia

[@makavelimedia4649]

SOUNDS LIKE HE WILL BE IN “BLACK PANTHER 2” 🔥🔥🔥🚀

[@iamcassiem]

I’m so happy for Henry, 18 months wow, he’s gonna be bigger 100%

[@NellieKAdaba]

i agree.

[@jmythee]

MALAYSIA 🇲🇾🇲🇾!

[@azadam001]

Josh seems doing a lot of homework...good job👍👍👍

[@malinhessedahl]

I love last chrismas 2019💗 He good amazing actor💗💖 movie from 2018 so good movie💗

[@thebatman4392]

Henry’s a stud

[@beverlyholiday1589]

Henry is the best!

[@malinhessedahl]

Love hims movies💗 Love this video💗

[@silentthriller]

Next James Bond.

[@miguelangelalvarezagudo1719]

Very good

[@AwengChannel]

nice..