‘Takluk 2’ actor Josiah Hogan says all actors need opportunities, not just the popular ones

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Josiah Hogan, a 40-year-old actor, believes that every actor should have the chance to showcase their skills, not just the most popular ones. In his opinion, with ample opportunities to perform, an actor can deliver a performance that surpasses all expectations. Reflecting on his own career, he shared that he has often been considered a secondary or later choice for roles, including his portrayal of SAC Kamal in the film Takluk 2: Op Daulat.

"I have been the fourth choice for a role, even for the character of SAC Kamal, but my scene with Datuk Eman Manan went viral," he said. He suggested that casting agents should not exclusively focus on popular actors with full schedules, as a less busy actor might be more focused and perform better. Hogan's comments come after the pre-launch of Takluk 2: Op Daulat at Wisma Pertahanan, where he also discussed the craft of acting.

He emphasized that understanding a character's mood and mannerisms is more important than simply memorising lines. The film, directed by Zulkarnain Azhar, is based on the 2013 Lahad Datu incursion and Ops Daulat, which saw Malaysian security forces protect the country's sovereignty. Takluk 2: Op Daulat continues the story of Takluk: Lahad Datu, which was released in 2024. The cast also includes Syafiq Kyle, Datuk Remy Ishak, Kamal Adli, and Sara Ali.