Iko Uwais Stars in 'SNAKE EYES' Movie, Opportunity to Act Alongside Henry Golding

Kapanlagi.com - Iko Uwais continues to make us proud by being involved in Hollywood films. Now, he is officially involved in the film GI JOE: SNAKE EYES. This gives Iko the opportunity to act alongside Henry Golding.

Who would've thought, Iko and Henry have actually met before. "It's cool. I've already met and talked with Henry Golding when I had an event in Shanghai in June last year," said Iko when contacted by KapanLagi.com via Whatsapp message, Friday (10/1/2020).

1. Chat Becomes Reality

Iko Uwais © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

At that time, the idea of working together came up in their minds. Unexpectedly, GI JOE: SNAKE EYES brought them together. "At that time, we had a fun conversation about working together. And then it actually happened," added Iko.

In addition to working with Henry Golding, this film also gave Iko his first shooting experience in Japan. "At that time, there was no casting or audition. Of course, I felt happy. And it was also challenging because it was my first time shooting in Japan and there were Japanese cultural elements," he said. 

2. Iko Uwais Receives a Lot of Support

Being involved in this film project, Iko admitted that he is happy. Moreover, he received a lot of support from fans in Indonesia. "I am very happy. And I am grateful because I am constantly supported by fans from Indonesia when I act in international films as well as Indonesian films. It makes me grateful," he said.

The 36-year-old action actor also hopes that he can always create and continue to make his country proud. "Hopefully, my works can always be appreciated and make the country and its people proud," concluded Iko.

(kpl/abs/tdr)