Actor, Michael Sun Lee portrays the roll of Harry Takayama in the recast role made famous by Nathan Nishiguchi on \u201cFull House.\u201d Michael portrays grown-up Harry in \u201cFuller House.\u201d I spoke with Michael for an exclusive interview for The Valley Ledger.<\/p>\n
\u201cMichael plays Harry Takayama, who you\u2019ll recall was Stephanie\u2019s boyfriend (they even got fake-married in an episode of \u201cFull House\u201d) as tots, all grown-up. The character appeared in the second and third season of the original series and returns, all these years later, for the new spin-off FULLER HOUSE. The actor, also known for his role as Maui PD Lieutenant Kala on Hawaii Five-0, joins FULLER HOUSE from episode 9.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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What is like portraying grown-up Harry on \u201cFuller House?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: \u00a0It was almost like a dream come true getting to be a part of an iconic show. I met almost all of the cast except Bob Saget and Dave Coulier. It was a treat. They were very nice.<\/p>\n What is the difference for you as an actor filming a show for Netflix versus the television and film world?<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Well, the difference was there were a lot of executives and higher ups watching the taping. That is the only difference that I could see, other than that everything was the same.<\/p>\n Did you grow up watching \u201cFull House?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Yes I did. Two of the last seasons I did not watch. It was surreal to be in the actual Tanner residence. That was kind of weird.<\/p>\n How did you prepare to portray Harry in \u201cFuller House?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Well everything I needed to play Harry was written on the page but I did go back and refer to a couple of the older episodes just to get flavoring of the character as he would be as an adult. Everything you needed to know was pretty much written in the script and the dialogue.<\/p>\n How was it working with the cast and the crew of \u201cFuller House?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Everybody was so pleasant and hard-working. I think they were just grateful to be there. It was really a good time. Everyone was really nice, the cast and crew were very nice.<\/p>\n What is next for you and will you return for Season Two of \u201cFuller House?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: The next project I have is, I am not sure when it will be released but it\u2019s a Horror anthology called \u201cHolidays.\u201d The segment that I am in (with Seth Green). The segment that I am in may be called \u201cChristmas?\u201d It is a bunch of short stories that take place during the holidays. Horror stories that take place during the holidays. My story takes place around Christmas time. I think it will be released this year. There is an animated feature called \u201cKubo and the Two Strings,\u201d (Michael does the voice-over) who brought you \u201cParaNorman.\u201d It is a Japanese tale. I think it is coming out August of this year. \u00a0The main voices are Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes, Art Parkinson, George Takei, Brenda Vaccaro and Rooney Mara.<\/p>\n What challenges did you face filming a series for Netflix?<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Just keeping up with everybody since I came in on a later episode. The cast already had their stride going. Their chemistry is already evident because they are all friends in real life so it seemed like they picked up where they left off. That was my challenge to try and keep up and not freak out that I was at the Tanner residence.<\/p>\n Was the show shot on the original location\/soundstage?<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: No, I think it was in a different soundstage but they recreated the whole house. It was modernized because it is present day so the appliances are modern. There were little changes here and there with the house but everything else kind of looked the same.<\/p>\n You have done such a variety of work. What advice would you offer to someone who wants to maintain a long term career?<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: To be flexible, to be open-minded and embrace the unknown and perseverance!<\/p>\n Out of all the films and television series you have done, do you have a favorite character so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Oh gosh, that is a good one. It would be Harry. You get a direct audience reaction. With this character, I had no idea how popular he was. It has nothing to do with me the actor but it has to do with the character itself.<\/p>\n What would you want to say to the fans because there was such an excitement regarding the return of the show?<\/strong><\/p>\n Michael: Thank you for being entertained by us. They are truly good people that work on that show.<\/p>\n (Michael does not know if he will be returning for season two but it would be great to see more Harry so bring back Michael for season two.)<\/p>\n Follow Michael on Twitter <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/MichaelSunLee<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Michael Sun Lee Official Facebook <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MichaelSunLee\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check out more from Janel Spiegel on The Valley Ledger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Posts not found<\/p>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n ![\"msl333\"](\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/msl333-300x150.jpg\")
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