Michelle Yeoh Underutilized in Netflix's 'The Brothers Sun'
Despite Criticism, Yeoh Applauds Increase in Asian-Led Hollywood Stories
- Netflix's new series 'The Brothers Sun' has been criticized for underutilizing the talents of Michelle Yeoh, despite being ostensibly built for her.
- Yeoh plays Eileen Sun, a mother who fled to America from Asia years ago, to protect her youngest son from her family’s long history surrounding violence and crime.
- Despite the criticism, Yeoh expressed satisfaction with the increasing number of Asian-led stories in Hollywood, stating 'About time!'
- Yeoh's performance in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' won her an Academy Award, making her the first Asian woman to win in the lead actress category.
- Yeoh is currently working on the two-part film version of the Broadway production of 'Wicked', where she is playing Madame Morrible.