Welcome to Kal Penn Fan, your #1 source for The Namesake actor and currently White House Liason Kalpen Suresh Modi, better known as Kal Penn. You might know him as Kutner on House M.D. or as Standford in Superman Returns, but he's most well known as Kumar Patel in the iconic stoner buddy comedy Harold and Kumar film franchise.
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A fourth Harold & Kumar movie is officially in development, with Kal Penn and John Cho expected to return to their iconic roles.
Producer Greg Shapiro confirmed that the original actors and writing team are back, with Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg returning to write and direct. Shapiro said the screenplay is currently being developed and that the project will move toward production once the pieces come together.
Credit: People
Penn joined Diaspora Dialogues for a wide-ranging conversation about his Gujarati heritage, navigating stereotypes and moving between entertainment and the White House. He also discussed social media, stand-up comedy and whether he would consider running for office.
Read the full story at Diaspora Dialogues by TOI.
Penn attended the fifth annual Gold Gala at the Music Center in Los Angeles on May 9. Wearing a vintage tuxedo with a kurta, he reflected on the progress and remaining challenges for South Asian performers in Hollywood.
Read the full story at Vogue.
