Randall Park Says His Directorial Debut ‘Shortcomings’ Was Inspired by Noah Baumbach’s ‘Marriage Story’
variety.comRachel Seo This article contains spoilers for “Shortcomings.” Randall Park says he never thought of himself as a leader before he directed his debut feature film, “Shortcomings,” out Friday via Sony Pictures Classics. “I’ve been in numerous situations where I’ve been in a leadership position throughout my life, and I’ve always enjoyed it,” he says, “but I never saw myself as one.
I always just saw myself as doing my own thing.” Park, best known for his work as an actor on “Fresh Off the Boat,” “The Interview,” “WandaVision” and “Always Be My Maybe,” first picked up Adrian Tomine’s graphic novel “Shortcomings” 16 years ago.
The story, which follows Berkeley-based cinephile Ben Tanaka as he navigates souring relationships with his girlfriend, Miko, and best friend, Alice, resonated with Park, because it seemed to address and reflect real-life conversations and issues head-on.
Ben doesn’t shy away from expressing his strong opinions and gets into arguments with Miko and Alice over topics including, but not limited to, identity politics, representation in movies and his proclivity for porn featuring white women.
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