Huang also says he now appreciates the place Fresh Off the Boat has in advancing the portrayal of Asian Americans on TV.
“It’s done a lot not just for Asian Americans but people of color in America,” Huang says. “It started a very important conversation. It’s been very productive for culture. That’s what I’m most proud of. I can’t be proud of the show because I don’t watch it. I don’t have emotions about the show, but I have emotions about what the show means socioeconomically.”
Huang also says he doesn’t see himself making a return to the show. “I don’t think so, and it’s not like I’m upset, it’s just that it’s not for me and they’re doing fine without me. I don’t think the show needs me, nor do I need to be a part of the show. It’s its own kind of organism now. That’s fine. I put a baby up for adoption. It’s tough. It’s hard in the beginning but you live with the decision you make.”