Ke Huy Quan Leads Action-Comedy Love Hurts

Ke Huy Quan stars in the action-comedy film Love Hurts, marking his first leading role since winning an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Quan plays Marvin Gable, a mild-mannered Milwaukee realtor with a concealed past as a world-class assassin. His quiet life is disrupted when he receives a red envelope from his former partner, Rose (Ariana DeBose), leading him back into a violent underworld controlled by his crime lord brother, Knuckles (Daniel Wu). Directed by JoJo Eusebio and produced by 87North, known for successful projects like the John Wick series, the film combines action with comedic elements. Love Hurts, which also features a diverse cast including Marshawn Lynch and Sean Astin, is set to release on February 7, 2025. The film presents Quan as a new kind of action star, blending vulnerability with martial arts prowess.