Ali Wong is no stranger to voice-acting. From her time in movies like Onward and Ralph Breaks the Internet to her leading roles in TV shows like Tuca and Bertie, the comedian has proved she is talented both in front of the camera and behind a mic. Now, as an executive producer on the new Netflix series, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, Wong decided to take on the titular role herself instead of having someone else do it – and her reasoning as to why is actually the sweetest.
For those who don't know, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld is a new series on Netflix's 2024 schedule. The show follows a teenage girl who struggles to learn how to control her fire powers as she prepares to take on a demon from the Underworld that threatens not only her life but the people she loves.
For those who don't know, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld is a new series on Netflix's 2024 schedule. The show follows a teenage girl who struggles to learn how to control her fire powers as she prepares to take on a demon from the Underworld that threatens not only her life but the people she loves.
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00:00Ali, I actually wanted to ask, you signed on as an executive producer for the show, but decided to also voice the lead character, Gentry. Why did you decide to take that on instead of like maybe looking for someone else to take on the lead role?
00:11Because I think Echo asked me. And then I was like, okay, sure. I was like, I'll do it. And then, you know, I mean, and it was an honor. You know, I look at, I mean, I love Avatar so much.
00:28You know, and I love the experience of watching Avatar with my kids. And that's something that I hope for audiences for this show, that it can be that show that moms can watch with their daughters, their sons.
00:40And that also, you know, like I was always, I looked at Avatar and also I like, I was like, oh man, I would have loved to have voiced Toph. Like that would have been a dream.
00:52And I would have loved to have voiced, oh my God, what's the spinoff show from Avatar?
00:57Oh, Korra. Korra, yeah. So I was like, so this is a dream come true to be able to do something like this.