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Ke Huy Quan reveals in his memoir that, at age 12 on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, he received a nearly $100,000 profit share from Lucasfilm—a rare gesture by Spielberg and Lucas given the era—helping his family as the film grossed over $300 million worldwide.
Ke Huy Quan writes in his memoir Never Say Die that, at age 12, he received a residual check for about $100,000 for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom—an amount that was life-changing for his family since residuals were rare for child actors then; the gesture from Lucasfilm, given the film’s blockbuster status, was especially generous. Quan would later star in The Goonies and win an Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once, and his memoir covers his early life fleeing Vietnam, his refugee years, and his remarkable return to cinema.
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," celebrating its 40th anniversary, showcases Steven Spielberg's technical prowess and thrilling action sequences but struggles with cultural insensitivity, a problematic second act, and mixed character portrayals. Despite its flaws, the film remains a notable, albeit controversial, entry in the Indiana Jones franchise.
Ke Huy Quan surprises Harrison Ford on the red carpet of the US premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," reuniting the two actors who starred together in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" in 1984. Quan calls the premiere the biggest "Temple of Doom" reunion, as it brings together the creators, producers, and composer of the franchise after 39 years. Quan expresses his love for his character Short Round and his interest in revisiting the role. "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" opens in theaters nationwide on June 30.