People Are Begging Comedian Jason Leong To Act As Jho Low In The Upcoming 'Whale' Movie
SAYS got in touch with Dr. Jason to hear his thoughts.
By Tamara Jayne — 27 Sep 2018, 06:26 PM
Co-author Tom Wright recently announced that there may be an upcoming Hollywood movie in the works based on the bestselling book, 'Billion Dollar Whale'
However, in an interview with Malay Mail, the reporter declined to say which person would play the book's main character – Malaysia's fugitive tycoon, Jho Low.
Although the author has not said anything, several netizens have been practically begging Malaysian stand-up comedian Dr. Jason Leong to play the role of Jho Low
Some even took it a step further and set up a petition to make it a reality.
One netizen tweeted both of their photos next to each other, as several others jokingly questioned the comedian's relationship to Jho Low
The tweet has garnered close to 6,000 retweets since it was posted.
Since then, the comedian has responded to the requests with a few mixed feelings
"I feel flattered and at the same time a little bit unflatterred (is that a word?). I mean, why can't they say I should play Thor?" he told SAYS jokingly.
However, when asked what he would do if he was offered the role, Jason said that he would do anything to get the part.
"I would pay money to play the role. Any amount. I will mortgage my soul to be in it. I would consider it a national service," he replied.
How actors recommend their friends for movie roles :
— Dr Jason Leong (@DrJasonLeong) September 25, 2018
"He/she has the skills and experience and will bring a unique take on the character."
How strangers recommend me to play Jho Low in #BillionDollarWhale :
"This guy is fat enough."
SAYS: If you were given the opportunity to act as Jho Low, where is the one place you would hide?
Jason: In Klang. No one will want to go there.
SAYS: Now that everyone seems to be nominating you as Jho Low, who do you think deserves to act as Najib?
Jason: (There are) so many talented actors in Malaysia who can take on that role. Jalaluddin Hassan, I think will suit. I mean, he doesn't really LOOK like Najib, but that guy is a veteran actor and can pull it off, IMHO.
SAYS: Who is your dream cast for the movie?
Jason:
1) Najib: Jalaluddin Hassan
2) Rosmah: Adibah Noor (although kak Adibah is wayyy prettier).
3) Mahathir: Tun M (so I can meet him in person).
SAYS: If you could meet Jho Low, what would you want to say to him?
Jason: If I met Jho Low I would ask him, "Hey wanna come to Malaysia with me? I take you go mamak, come."
And then inform the authorities.
