Cinemax's 'Warrior': Andrew Koji packs a punch as lead in the Bruce Lee-inspired period drama
Cinemax's upcoming 10-part series is creating quite the buzz for all good reasons. First of all, it is based on the writings of Bruce Lee some which were rejected by Paramount and Warner Bros. decades ago. However, with executive producers Jonathan Tropper, Justin Lin, Danielle Woodrow, and Shannon Lee picking up those very writings, a brand new TV show, 'Warrior', is all set to finally premiere on April 5. The second reason why the show is creating such a hype is because of its precise representation. While the cast in itself is a tribute to the East, actor Andrew Koji has finally received his much deserved lead role.
Let's begin by saying Koji is not that popular face, nor a popular name, and as much as we don't know whom to blame for that, because Koji is quite a talented actor himself. Coming from a mixed Japanese, English heritage, Koji made a name for himself through his TV appearances. His role as Jason Lau, in the 2013 crime thriller, 'The Wrong Mans', though small was quite a significant one. As the series, coming from the duo Mathew Baynton and James Corden, dealt with a bizarre plot about a chance phone-call and a case of mistaken identity, Koji's role began to act almost like a catalyst in the convoluted storyline. Even in that role, Koji established himself as a promising actor who can easily blend himself into any skin.