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Jo Koy on the ‘Easter Sunday’ Scene that Made Him Cry and ABC’s Decision to Reject His TV Show

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorJo Koy’s upcoming film “Easter Sunday,” out on Aug. 5, is a dream come true for the comedian in more ways than one.For years, Jo Koy has shared stories about his family and Filipino culture in his stand-up shows, selling out arenas across the country.

He has always wanted to bring that story to the big screen, but the idea was often met with rejection. Their reasoning? The story was not accessible enough.That was until Steven Spielberg saw his 2019 comedy special, “Comin’ in Hot,” and Amblin Partners struck a deal with Koy to star in the feature film.

In a Hollywood first, “Easter Sunday” features an all-Filipino cast.“It’s our time,” Koy says, calling the film a love letter to the Filipino community.

Below, Koy speaks with Variety about the scene from the film that made him cry and the importance of representation. My son and I could not stop refreshing it.

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