'The Sympathizer' star Hoa Xuande on the finale of the HBO limited series, how it mirrored his audition process, and working with Robert Downey Jr.

Stars attend the premiere of the HBO Limited Series 'The Sympathizer' at The Paramount LA on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif. (L-R) Vietnamese actor Duy Nguyen, U.S.-Vietnamese ...

‘The Sympathizer’ Showrunner, Stars Unpack That ‘Horrifying’ Finale Reveal Team Downey also tells TheWrap there’s opportunity for Season 2 of the HBO series Duy Nguyen as Man in "The ...

The most buzzy aspect of HBO’s new drama The Sympathizer — Robert Downey Jr. playing a series of different characters — hits its peak in Episode 3, “Love It or Leave It.” ...

Like the Captain, Man has become something of a “sympathizer” too. He puts the Captain through intense torture, partially to keep their friendship a secret to his colleagues.

John Cho, Hua Xuande, Vy Le and Maxwell Whittington Cooper in "The Sympathizer" (HBO) And yet, Damianos’ Auteur praises himself for his willingness to consider the perspective of the Vietnamese ...

Killing Eve star Oh was also onboard. In The Sympathizer, Oh plays fiercely independent and sexually liberated antiwar protester Sofia Mori, who is also the Captain’s love interest.

“The Sympathizer” also allowed its cast to satirize the role American culture has played in sweeping their family history under the rug. In one episode, the Captain works as a cultural ...

“The Sympathizer,” from co-showrunners Chan-wook and Don McKellar, can be overwhelming. Time jumps, tonal shifts, and an onslaught of existential ideas all add up to a head-spinning experience.

This ‘Sympathizer’ Star Wasn’t Sure He Was Right for the Job Hoa Xuande had only one Hollywood credit when he was chosen to lead this starry HBO adaptation of a prize-winning novel.

The Sympathizer premieres Sunday, April 14 on HBO. New episodes debut weekly on Sundays. Digital Trends was given early access to all seven of the show’s installments.