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Ke Huy Quan: MJ Was an 'Honorary Goonie'
15 Sep
Summary
- Michael Jackson once visited the set of The Goonies.
- Ke Huy Quan recalled Jackson's shy and gentle demeanor.
- Goonies cast members felt Jackson became an honorary member.
Ke Huy Quan, celebrated for his role in the 1985 film 'The Goonies,' has shared a unique anecdote from the movie's production. In his memoir, 'Never Say Die,' Quan recounts the surreal experience of Michael Jackson visiting the set.
Quan described the day Jackson arrived as a shift in energy, comparing it to someone stepping "from another universe." He was struck by the singer's gentle nature and quiet curiosity as he observed the filming.
The actor further detailed how the young cast, the "Goonies," swarmed Jackson, creating a moment where the music superstar felt like an "honorary Goonie." The film 'The Goonies,' directed by Richard Donner, tells the story of children searching for treasure to save their homes.
