'Barb & Star' Actor Reyn Doi 'Thankful' for Kristen Wiig, Jamie Dornan, Annie Mumolo
It’s a rare occasion for a child actor to share the big screen with some of the industry’s brightest and funniest stars. But it’s most certainly not the case for Reyn Doi, who at just 12 years old got his big break with the instant comedy classic Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Sparking a treasure trove of joy alongside musical numbers, endless hilarity, and absurdist adventure, the Honolulu native admits to PopCulture.com that he is “thankful” to have worked on the film with heavyweights Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo and Jamie Dornan.
Sharing with us in our series PopCulture @Home how the reception from fans has been “really amazing” since it’s been his first major breakout role, Reyn recognizes his foray with the Lionsgate Movies feature as a “really good first-time experience,” which he credits to his co-stars. “I mean, a lot of the people on set, like the director [Josh Greenbaum] or Annie, Jamie, Kristen, they’re all like parents, or they all have that sort of love for children,” he said. “And they’re very kid-friendly and I feel that working with them made me feel comfortable. As professional actors, you don’t really see that from them, but then I felt that way.”
