Their shared enthusiasm makes their friendship easy to understand
Summary
– Norman Reedus discussed del Toro and Kojima at New York Comic Con
– He said Guillermo del Toro introduced him to Hideo Kojima
– Reedus compared their enthusiasm to that of excited children
Norman Reedus sees a familiar quality in Guillermo del Toro and Hideo Kojima: an enthusiasm for their work that reminds him of children enjoying something they love.
Speaking at New York Comic Con, Reedus recalled del Toro reacting excitedly from behind a monitor while watching a fight scene being performed.
He then explained that del Toro had introduced him to Kojima. Getting to know the game creator helped Reedus recognize the same playful enthusiasm in both men.
“I met Hideo Kojima through Guillermo and Hideo’s like that,” Reedus said. “So they’re both like little kids.”
His comparison focused on their reactions to the creative process. Reedus described that shared excitement affectionately, offering a brief glimpse into the personalities behind their work.
“I understand why they’re friends.”
For Reedus, their friendship makes sense because of that common outlook. His account highlighted how similarly del Toro and Kojima respond when something captures their imagination.
