A long awaited film adaptation of a Stephen King novel opens tomorrow, and a Minnesotan plays a prominent role.

Actor Ben Wang was born in China but grew up in Minnesota before starring in the movies "Karate Kid Legends" and "Chang Can Dunk." Now, he's playing a supporting role in "The Long Walk." Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is a dystopian thriller about young men forced to compete in a deadly test of endurance.

Wang spoke with arts reporter Jacob Aloi about the film and what got him into acting. A quick note for listeners: this conversation includes mentions of violence.