Warrior season 2: Joe Taslim talks about 'Li Yong' and kung fu!

Joe Taslim broke out on the martial arts scene in the brutally good The Raid: Redemption. His background in judo and other martial arts giving him the speed and skills that work superbly on the big screen. His role in season 1 of Cinemax's Warrior was as a kick ass guard. In season 2 though, we delve more into his character and what motivates his actions. Here he talks all things Warrior and why YOU should check out the show! Do it, do it now!

[@jetklaatu9831]

The character in the second season is a million times better. We get to see that he actually has principles, honour and humanity. A lot of depth or arch got added and it has really paid off. Awesome actor too, very well executed.

[@jamesgranberry8801]

Li Yong is clearly the actual, real world best martial artist.

[@marc-etiennemercier6584]

in acting yea

[@kossa7532]

OMG Joe Taslim is so cute IRL, I almost choked on my water.

[@NicholasReay]

He's so fun! He was super nice to us and was as excited as a kid to talk about the show! Please watch it!

[@tonilynn4383]

Joe Taslim looks so serious in his roles, his humor is unexpected and funny

[@Batmanshypeman]

Li Yong is my favorite character he is a true martial artist and not just a fighter.

[@NicholasReay]

he really is great!

[@ctakitimu]

Wow! What a great actor! He's sooo different than Li Yong

[@NicholasReay]

he really is so lovely in real life!

[@tinachong7603]

So honoured to be involved in Season 1 & 2 of WARRIOR. World class production. Cinemax release date for WARRIOR Season 2 is 2nd October at 10pm. Can't wait to view the footage!!

[@NicholasReay]

Season 2 is PHENOMENAL! In what way were you involved?

[@tinachong7603]

Hi Nicholas. Love your interviews and so glad you enjoyed Season 1. WARRIOR Season 2 is next level and 5 days until release date! Was so fortunate to be a featured artist in both seasons of WARRIOR. It is a production that all of us local freelance artists are so proud to have been involved with and we are hoping for a Season 3! Enjoyed Joe Taslim's and Olivia Cheung's very honest interview immensely.

[@9840vajjayquiiii]

@@tinachong7603 thank you for contributing to this amazing show and for commenting! Just watched an interview where the entire cast thanked everyone from behind the scenes for being incredible and being fans and spreading the word! Hope to see you on the Warrior subreddit 😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰💌

[@tinachong7603]

@@9840vajjayquiiiiThank you for your update and viewing the show. It really means a lot to those of us who were involved. We miss the cast immensely and hope they will return to film a 3rd season.

[@9840vajjayquiiii]

@@tinachong7603 From the interviews alone seems like such great people and energy! I reached out to offer my behind the scene services, but I realize Cape Town is too far for me to be of assistance 😱😭 Keep me in mind if you are ever in LA [e-mail]

[@yehezkielnainggolan8403]

Joe Taslim is sucha Gem. His presence just elevates every movie.

[@NicholasReay]

season 3 is coming out at the end of June!

[@Youtube-Channel1]

This show was AMAZING! I love all the characters.

[@NicholasReay]

do them a favour and go bombard HBO Max on twitter requesting a season 3! I have!

[@Steveglenside1723]

Fantastic interview. I've been a fan of his since the first Raid movie. He definitely deserves more work and exposure. i like his take on Li Yong. He's not just a brainless henchman who does his boss's bidding. He reminds me of Master Of Kung Fu character, Shen Kuei. He was the equal and sometimes better of Shang Chi, but he wasn't just a one note bad guy. When he and Ah Sam sparred in the first episode I knew he could beat Ah Sam because the latter was too cocky. There were little tells in that scene when Ah Sam. He had never faced anyone on Li Yong's level. He is confident without being cocky. It was great seeing him and the Long Xi join the Hop Wei to fight the irish when they are destroying Chinatown. Strolls up and gives Young Jun and Ah Sam a nod and is ready to scrap.

[@NicholasReay]

I've also liked him since the Raid! Have you seen his other rather awesome movie The Night Comes for Us?

[@Steveglenside1723]

@@NicholasReay Oh yeah, I did. Anything this dude does I'll watch. He had the coolest scene in his Fast Five appearance when he kicked Han, Roman and several cops butts in the subway without breaking a sweat.🤣

[@saboormohmand8188]

Joe, I have enjoyed watching you in so many great movies. Thanks for your hard work and I look forward to many more including Mortal Komatsu. 😀 it will be great because you are involved

[@sunflowerjolley8691]

It was not so good it was just SPECTACULAR! I loved you ! All of you , thanks for making my tv special and such curiosity when I reach home from work ! You guys were the best ❤!

[@nitro1990]

Li Yong is the most interesting character in Warrior!

[@NicholasReay]

Wait till you see Dylan's character growth in season 2! Interview with him coming in a few days, watch this space!

[@jimb7816]

Al sham

[@nebulous8389]

I love li yong but him an ah sahm need a rematch! It was close!!

[@louzagmi5075]

​@@nebulous8389close? Li yong literally almost killed him

[@keithcoleylifeforce4020]

I really enjoyed Joe!

[@allmight1799]

please season 3! season 2 was insane and the writing and character development was so good! the ending of episode 6 was a good twist.

[@NicholasReay]

go demand HBO MAX do a 3rd season!

[@nathanchaffin6380]

Warrior is fucking brilliant. So glad hbo brought it back.

[@arintayasmin0214]

I'm still on season 1. And I already obsessed with this show 😍🙌

[@NicholasReay]

It's so good!

[@SFBenjaminK]

HIS cute 🥰💕

[@louzagmi5075]

He so cute and hot at the same time 🥵

[@Hellsing7747]

I need season 3 so badly !

[@NicholasReay]

I am going to cast spells to make it so!

[@sunflowerjolley8691]

Me too

[@tacobellalugosi2527]

its crazy you know .. he plays these cold harden badass killer types . an yet hes a total sweetheart of a dude . im already a fan but now im a huge fan such a down to earth guy

[@NicholasReay]

Yeah! I was nervous about meeting him, and we were told it would only be a phone call. But once he saw my mate and I had our cameras on he was like, no way, hang on let me put mine on too!

[@ЭлладаПофиг-р2с]

Джо я тебя обожаю!!! Твой Sub-zero самый классный!!! 👍😘👏😆

[@The_Backman]

I thought I recognized him! Its the badass from 'The Night Comes For Us'

[@NicholasReay]

it is! Such a good movie too!

[@smackedinthejaw]

He also plays 'Jaka' in 'The Raid'

[@francisdiaz5213]

He looks badass with a mustache on. Also, he looks tall and big in Indonesian films and he uses more of a ground and pound fighting style. In Warrior and MK, he looks small but more agile and uses a fast and smooth fighting style.

[@anthonyt219]

He acts so completely different from yong li lmao. So cheerful and funny.

[@yomkhamishi]

Can Li Yong become the king of tong? Need to see him more action. From shadow becomes the main character

[@NicholasReay]

He is excellent! And now he is Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat!

[@yomkhamishi]

@@NicholasReay ikr.. Can't wait for MK. It's going to be legendary

[@мираскожагул]

Cool very good

[@NicholasReay]

Thanks for the visit

[@ricardoleyton4913]

Joe Taslim es una superestrella..

[@jonathanmora8208]

JOE!!!!!!!!

[@NicholasReay]

He was so awesome! We were only supposed to have a voice call with him, but the moment he saw we were on video, he put his on too! :) Very friendly guy!

[@jonathanmora8208]

@@NicholasReay Amazing Interview congratz keep the good work

[@mamoudougueye5447]

Saison 03 c kan

[@jashardwallington]

Did you ask him what styles are used in the show

[@NicholasReay]

He said most are wing chung, which he had to learn as he knows judo

[@JayJay-vd4jp]

Would Bruce Lee approved?

[@NicholasReay]

Absolutely

[@lisaleem9593]

💯

[@Shadow-lb8tf]

Joe Taslim as Noob Saibot

[@brownwallet942]

i love the show. im late to watching it cos i dont have netflix but i was always hoping to watch it cos im a bruce lee fan. im on season 2 rn, the show is so cool

[@NicholasReay]

glad you are enjoying it!

[@brownwallet942]

@@NicholasReay Yes absolutely. The cast is charming, there's magic in this show. Imagine people from different races actually teaming up to produce this story. That's rare! Also Mai Ling reminds me of my favorite woman villain, Queen Mishil. That's a good thing.

[@louzagmi5075]

I love his him so much and his character

[@florenciagurevech5699]

Tremendo ....!!!!

[@florenciagurevech5699]

Lovely ....!!!!