Who am I? – a Chat with Daniel Wu

Co-starring with Jack Huston in Ermenegildo Zegna’s experimental film “A Rose Reborn”, Asian actor Daniel Wu’s identity in the story is still a mystery in the 2nd episode.  Having appeared with light in the mine, he disappears into the dark leaving Stephen with the exchanged jacket.  You will have to find out who he really is in the coming episodes.  Daniel talks about his role and the experience working with the brand, Director Park Chan-Wook and Jack.

Q: Some say you embody a new style of personality, a forward looking thought leadership, which is the theme of the movie. What do you think about it?

D: I think it is related to the philosophy that I do what I like, what I want and I feel passionate about.  People see that I embody a kind of new style, but I don't totally agree with that.  I obviously know that being an actor and celebrity, I can influence people and it will be seen by others.  I believe I can influence the younger generations. I then try to find something inspiring, making myself passionate about life and having success in that, I'm very happy.

Q: There are symbols found in this short film, what interests you the most?

D: There are a lot of interesting concepts jam-packed in this one little short film.  Obviously the broken suit concept I really like, but I also like this idea of inter-generational passing of the torch.  It does not only signify Zegna's history, it's also the history of humanity in art, in design, everything; things that get passed on.  It’s this continuity through time that connects us to now, from history and new ideas coming together and giving us a new fresh perspective on everything. I really like that because it happens in everything creative, from films to fashion, to architecture, to everything.

Q:  What do you think about the cultural mix personalities inside the movie?