Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto is best known for his horror content, including directing segments in horror anthologies like 2012’s The ABCs Of Death, 2013’s V/H/S/2 and 2021’s V/H/S/94. However, he also made 2018’s The Night Comes For Us (which is also on Netflix), so he’s no stranger to great action movies as well. Now, he’s dabbling into new territory with action-comedy The Big 4, which will premiere on Netflix today on 15 December 2022.

Courtesy of Netflix Malaysia, we were given the opportunity to join a press conference with the cast and crew of The Big 4. During the press conference, Timo Tjahjanto was asked why he chose to finally direct an action comedy, which he’s never done before in his career.

He said:

“Actually, I feel like I’m a funny person.

Honestly, it was the presence of Arie (Kriting) and Kristo (Immanuel) who has the most experience with comedies, so they’re important in the film. While this movie is an action comedy, sometimes it veers into slapstick territory.

To those who will watch this film, some of the funniest moments are when Arie and Kristo work together.”

Check out our review of The Big 4 here.