Stephanie Hsuis playing coy in the upcoming comedyJoy Ride.On Wednesday, Lionsgate exclusively shared a clip from the raunchy movie with PEOPLE, showcasing a moment in the Ashley Park and Sherry Cola–led movie in which Hsu’s character Kat stands in a gazebo with her shirtless fiancé Clarence (Desmond Chiam).A very buff Clarence says he thanks “God every day for bringing us together,” prompting a surprised reaction from Audrey (Park), Deadeye (Sabrina Wu) and Lolo (Cola). After Deadeye asks if the couple are “Bible thumpers,” Kat tries to play herself off as “a good Christian girl,” reveals that she and Clarence have not had sex before and notes that their “connections is based on spiritual, not physical, intimacy.”Lolo, who knows Kat is lying about her supposed religious faith, makes a crude joke about Kat’s apparent past sexual encounter with theJonas Brothersthat everyone laughs at — including Clarence, before the pair engage in an awkward makeout session and he reminds Kat to “leave room for Jesus.“Emily in Parisactress Park, 31, stars inJoy Rideas Audrey, who plans a trip to Beijing with her childhood best friend Lolo. Hijinks follow as they attempt to locate Audrey’s birth mother in China.Ed AraquelAnofficial synopsisforJoy Ridedescribes theAdele Lim(Crazy Rich Asians)-directed film as a “hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“When Audrey’s (Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Cola, 33), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Hsu, 32), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin,” the synopsis reads.The synopsis promises a “journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.“LionsgateWhile speaking withEntertainment Weeklyabout the new comedy in February, Park said the movie “wildly pushes the limits of comedy, while giving heart and voice and dimension to people who have never had a meaningful part in this genre on screen.““I just can’t wait forpeople to have the best time watching it,” the actress added at the time.“You’ve simply never seen Asian leads on the big screen, in this way — period!” Cola told the outlet, as she described the R-rated comedy as a “touching, culturally specific, unapologetic, in-your-face film.“With a script from Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, the new comedy also starsRonny Chieng,Lori Tan Chinn, David Denman,Annie Mumolo,Chris Pangand Alexander Hodge.Seth Rogenand Evan Goldberg (Superbad,Pineapple Express) are also listed as producers on the new comedy.Joy Rideis in theaters July 7.
Stephanie Hsuis playing coy in the upcoming comedyJoy Ride.
On Wednesday, Lionsgate exclusively shared a clip from the raunchy movie with PEOPLE, showcasing a moment in the Ashley Park and Sherry Cola–led movie in which Hsu’s character Kat stands in a gazebo with her shirtless fiancé Clarence (Desmond Chiam).
A very buff Clarence says he thanks “God every day for bringing us together,” prompting a surprised reaction from Audrey (Park), Deadeye (Sabrina Wu) and Lolo (Cola). After Deadeye asks if the couple are “Bible thumpers,” Kat tries to play herself off as “a good Christian girl,” reveals that she and Clarence have not had sex before and notes that their “connections is based on spiritual, not physical, intimacy.”
Lolo, who knows Kat is lying about her supposed religious faith, makes a crude joke about Kat’s apparent past sexual encounter with theJonas Brothersthat everyone laughs at — including Clarence, before the pair engage in an awkward makeout session and he reminds Kat to “leave room for Jesus.”
Emily in Parisactress Park, 31, stars inJoy Rideas Audrey, who plans a trip to Beijing with her childhood best friend Lolo. Hijinks follow as they attempt to locate Audrey’s birth mother in China.
Ed Araquel
Anofficial synopsisforJoy Ridedescribes theAdele Lim(Crazy Rich Asians)-directed film as a “hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“When Audrey’s (Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Cola, 33), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Hsu, 32), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin,” the synopsis reads.
The synopsis promises a “journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.”
Lionsgate
While speaking withEntertainment Weeklyabout the new comedy in February, Park said the movie “wildly pushes the limits of comedy, while giving heart and voice and dimension to people who have never had a meaningful part in this genre on screen.”
“I just can’t wait forpeople to have the best time watching it,” the actress added at the time.
“You’ve simply never seen Asian leads on the big screen, in this way — period!” Cola told the outlet, as she described the R-rated comedy as a “touching, culturally specific, unapologetic, in-your-face film.“With a script from Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, the new comedy also starsRonny Chieng,Lori Tan Chinn, David Denman,Annie Mumolo,Chris Pangand Alexander Hodge.Seth Rogenand Evan Goldberg (Superbad,Pineapple Express) are also listed as producers on the new comedy.
Joy Rideis in theaters July 7.
source: people.com
