The interview instantly got off-topic chat about the ’90s Nickelodeon cartoon characters on my shirt, which ran long enough the studio reps were becoming anxious about the interview time slots. After, Black answered a question about the physicality of his role as Po by doing an impromptu karate kick that made the whole room burst out laughing and killed any chance at this being a serious “interview.” There were attempts, and Awkwafina sure looked like she was trying to provide thoughtful answers, but even she was nevertheless caught up in the chaotic orbit of Jack Black’s squirrel-like energy.
A question about video game adaptations, since both actors have been in them, devolved into a discussion about whether “Angry Birds” and mobile apps really are video games and how hard they can be to master. The room was equal parts nervous about things starting to get a little unhinged, but the laughter only confirmed that it was all in good spirits. (Never did get an answer to that question.)
It was a great experience, one that shows why Jack Black is a superstar that helped turn a story about a panda becoming a chosen warrior into a billion-dollar franchise, his charisma and sense of humor overwhelming any attempt to hold him back. (After all, he is a member of the cult rock band Tenacious D.) Still, I was there to get answers, and was determined to get something fresh, something that could prove “useful” for readers beyond just my amusement.
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