Ever since Harold and Kumar went to White Castle, these two characters have been cult favorites. And after four long years, they're hitting the big screen again in the sequel Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay.

John Cho (Harold) and Kal Penn (Kumar) are back with more laughs, more girls, and more... recreational habits. One of their biggest fans (and husband of one of our Glam editors) chatted with John Cho about the movie, his alter ego, and the prospect of having a baby in the next few months. Here's what he had to say...



Glam Guy: In the first movie you were going to White Castle, now you're escaping Guantanim0 bay. That's quite a change.How was that for you?
Cho: We really tried to keep the feel of the first movie and get into the mindset of where we left off. The budget and script were on a very tight schedule. I generally like to take my time with a scene and do a lot of improv. I could spend a whole day working on a scene.

Glam Guy: You got the girl at the end of the first one. Is there a hottie for Harold this time around?
Cho: Actually, the point of the movie is to follow Marie [girl from first movie] to Amsterdam. We try and sneak a bong on the plane and get arrested for terrorism and sent to Guantanamo Bay.

Glam Guy: Speaking of bongs, what's it like on the set? Is it bong hits and cheeseburgers, or is it all business?
Cho: [laughing] I wish it was like that, but no it's all business, and with the tight schedule and budget, I wish we had more time to kind of hang around.

Glam Guy: So, it looks like you guys have a lot of fun in the movie. And do you and Kal Penn hang out off set?
Cho: Yes, I've made a lot of friends on the set. Kal and I get along great. In fact, the real Harold Lee [the character on which the movie is based and a friend of the writers] and I just went out to dinner together the other night. And it was funny because someone said "Hey, Harold!" and we both turned around.

Glam Guy: It's a no-brainer my brother and I are going to see the movie, but what can I say to to get my wife to see the movie?
Cho: It's two guys following their loves, so it's a love story of sorts, with lots of jokes along the way. Everybody can relate to someone trying to track down someone they've fallen in love with!

Glam Guy: I hear you are expecting a boy? How are you preparing?
Cho: I have been doing a lot of preparation, but I don't really know if I'm prepared! It's hard to believe that I'm having a kid.

Glam Guy: Are you going to take a breather or has it lit a fire in you?
Cho: In a way it's done both. I know I have to provide for this kid by putting food on the table, but at the same time I want to be there for the baby's birth, first steps, and everything. I'm still working, but I did turn down one project as sort of a 'paternity leave', so I could spend time with my baby.

Glam Guy: Do you watch How I met your Mother with Neil Patrick Harris? He's a scene stealer, isn't he? Did you see Britney?
Cho: I actually was on that show. And I love Neil on it. My wife and I like watching that show. I didn't see the one with Britney but I hear she did really well and she looked really good and actually looked good. We all want to see what she's going to do next.

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