Sandra Oh: Dancing Through the Apocalypse

2025-09-15 12:00:20.103

This article features an interview with actress Sandra Oh, where she reflects on her career, her mental health journey, and her views on the current state of the world. She recounts a viral graduation speech where she encouraged students to "dance it out" in the face of global challenges. Oh discusses her new film, 'Can I Get a Witness?', a sci-fi drama set in a post-apocalyptic world where life expectancy is capped at 50. She connects the film's themes of mortality and finding joy to the current climate crisis and the pervasive influence of technology. Oh also shares personal anecdotes, including a past experience with an agent who discouraged her from pursuing acting in the US due to her ethnicity. She highlights her advocacy for better representation of Asian actors in Hollywood and reflects on the progress made in recent years. The interview concludes with Oh's reflection on her career and her commitment to choosing projects that align with her values.