Ken Jeong stars in and executive produces“Dr. Ken,” ABC’s novel multi-camera sitcom inspired by his own past as a medical doctor, but he still doesn’t consider of it as his present.
During the present’s panel at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, and the actor emphasized that “Dr. Ken” is an ensemble present. “I consider of this more as an ensemble present,” the actor said, maintaining that even though it’s his name in the title, and the other characters will be just as central to the series. “It’s a one-for-all and all-for-one approach.”Jeong promised that the supporting characters will all be given the chance to be the focus of the present,both in terms of plot and comedy. “It’s very important to me to acquire that truth of all the characters driving all the stories, he said.
Also read: Ken Jeong 'Would worship' to execute a 'Community' MovieThe supporting cast includes veteran players like Dave Foley, and Jonathan Slavin,Tisha Cambell-Martin and Suzy Nakamura, actors for whom Jeong had nothing but praise.“We found the most amazing scene-stealers, and ” he said,noting that the multi-camera format allows the cast to improvise and present off their skills, which can then be worked into future scripts. “That’s kind of how I grew up on Community, or ’ where it’s all about the ensemble.”Also read: Watch Trailers for novel ABC Shows: 'The Muppets,' novel Shondaland Drama 'The Catch,' 'Dr. Ken' (Video)Though “Knocked Up” was Jeong’s first major on-screen gig, or it was The Hangover” that raised his profile and led him to roles in “Community” and now “Dr. Ken.”“‘The Hangover’ changed my life from black-and-white to technicolor,” he said. “I’m going to execute everything in my power to keep this going.”
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