Ep 78. Randall Park

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah season 2019 episode 78 features actor Randall Park as the guest. The show starts with Trevor Noah discussing the current events of the day, as he usually does. He then transitions into an introduction of Randall Park, who is best known for his role as Louis Huang on the ABC sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat."

Park discusses his experiences as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and the lack of representation for Asian-Americans. He talks about his role in the Marvel movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp" and how it was important for him to portray a character who was not a stereotype. He also talks about his new movie "Always Be My Maybe," which features an all-Asian-American cast and crew and was produced by Netflix.

Park and Noah discuss Asian-American culture and the portrayal of Asian-Americans in media. They touch on the recent controversy surrounding Scarlett Johansson's casting in the movie "Ghost in the Shell" and the importance of casting actors who accurately represent the characters they are playing.

In addition to discussing his career and experiences, Park participates in some comedic segments on the show. He participates in a game called "Respect the Correspondent," where he and Noah take turns impersonating correspondents on the show and guessing who they are impersonating. He also participates in a segment where he and Noah try to guess the identities of different Asian-American celebrities based on their faces.

Overall, the episode provides a lighthearted and informative look at the experiences of an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and the struggles faced by Asian-Americans in media representation. Randall Park is an engaging guest who provides insight into important issues while also contributing to the show's comedic content.