Catch Dr. Ken Jeong as King Argotron in the new movie Role Models. He does some medieval LARPing, live-action role playing. Dr. Ken did a lot of research for the role including attending events in Malibu, going on to LARPing message boards, and watching the documentary “Darkon.” King Argotron is modeled after some of the people in the “Darkon”. (Earlier this year he was in Pineapple Express and Step Brothers)
Here’s what people are saying about his performance in Role Models
“Ken Jeong comes up with some choice stylings as a haughty role-playing royal.” – CNN
“Ken Jeong steals scenes as the fantasy land’s amusingly arrogant King Argotron.” – Grand Rapids Press
“..be on the lookout for the great Ken Jeong the comedian doctor who can be seen in Knocked Up.” – The Cinemaniac
“The potentate’s name is King Argotron, and he’s played by the ever-so-dry Ken Jeong.” – Salon
“Ken Jeong puts in a winning performance as the villain with an effeminate king complex (yes, you read that right).” – Chicago Maroon
“Ken Jeong (Knocked Up) is totally convincing as King Argotron, ruler of the live-action role-playing world who takes his royal role way too seriously.” – About
“I also enjoyed the work here by Ken Jeong, who seems to be popping up in more and more funny comedies these days.” – Aint It Cool News
“Jeong delivers many priceless lines that will have you laughing out loud almost every time.” – The Movie Watch
“Ken Jeong (the gynecologist from Knocked Up) shines as the petty, unscrupulous King Argotron.” – IGN Movies
“…not to mention the never-unwelcome appearances of Ken Jeong as the king of the live-action role playing realm and Upright Citizens Brigade’s Matt Walsh as his most sycophantic liege.” – Cinematical
Dr. Ken Jeong in Role Models