Even with many appearances, speaking roles don’t easily come by. In 2025’s action thriller Wildcat, Lin landed his first line on screen – he screamed “I need back-up!” – a moment that took years to arrive.
“In an industry that favours American / British RP accents and Caucasian faces, it has taken seven years to be given the chance to audition and book my first speaking role,” he shared.
Still, it’s not just about screen time. On Bridgerton, where he has appeared across multiple episodes and served as the “longest-serving Royal footman and of East Asian descent”, Lin spoke about the significance of simply being seen.
“Unlike some big-budget productions where I have been booked solely to fill diversity tick boxes or worse still – just to wear a challenging masked costume, Bridgerton has consistently chosen me to serve in Queen Charlotte’s court because I am Asian, not despite it,” he wrote, calling the experience “a true joy and privilege”.
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