As Destin Daniel Cretton moves onto Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, what does that mean for his Marvel introductory character Shang-Chi? If you ask actor Simu Liu, the man who starred in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Cretton is a perfect choice for the job of reassembling Earth’s Mightiest Heroes – which may […]
Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu and Djimon Hounsou to star in feature adaptation of deep sea diving doc Last Breath
When it was released back in 2019 we said in our ★★★★ review of Alex Parkinson and Richard de Costa’s nerve shredding deep sea documentary Last Breath that it made “The Abyss look like a dip in the shallow end”, and it appears that Hollywood agree, because news has just emerged that Woody Harrelson, Simu […]
Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie rounds out its cast
Having already assembled some rather impressive talent to star alongside Margot Robbie in the long-gestating Barbie movie, Warner Bros., Mattel and director Greta Gerwig have now filled out the supporting cast of the film as production continues in London. Joining the previously announced Robbie, Ryan Gosling (Blade Runner 2049), Will Ferrell (Step Brothers), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi […]
Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu joins Sam Worthington, Jordana Brewster and Robbie Amell in sci-fi thriller Hello Stranger
Deadline is reporting that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu has signed on to appear in Hello Stranger, a sci-fi thriller from director April Mullen (Wander). The film follows Faye, “a woman who attempts to replace her newly deceased husband, Evan, with an android simulant (SIM). Although SIM Evan appears […]
America Ferrera and Simu Liu join Margot Robbie in Barbie movie
America Ferrera (Superstore) and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) have become the latest additions to the cast of Warner Bros.’ Barbie movie. The live-action adaptation of the iconic toy line is being directed by Greta Gerwig from a script she’s written with Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story) and will see Margot […]
Marvel’s Shang-Chi deleted scene features an extended family dinner
With Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings now available on Blu-ray, Marvel has unveiled a deleted scene from the Phase Four origin film which sees Wenwu (Tony Leung) trying to break the tension between Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) and Razor Fist (Florian Munteanu) before revealing the latter as his adopted son. Watch it here… […]
Movie Review – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, 2021. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Michelle Yeoh, Ben Kingsley, and Tony Leung. SYNOPSIS: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is available now in digital […]
Trailer for Bright: Samurai Soul, an anime spin-off of David Ayer’s Bright
Things have gone pretty quiet when it comes to the chances of a live-action sequel to David Ayer’s blockbuster Netflix fantasy Bright, so the streaming giant have decided to expand the universe with an anime spin-off, casting Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Simu Liu among its voice cast. Watch the trailer here… […]
Shang-Chi’s China release in doubt due to past remarks from Simu Liu
While Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings continues to defy initial expectations, having grossed over $200 million in its first week of release, the superhero blockbuster’s overall box office prospects could be about to suffer a blow with reports that a release in China is now in doubt. According to Deadline, […]
Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu is hoping to appear in an Avengers movie
Having made history as the lead in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian-led superhero movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu has been speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about his potential future within the MCU, and while he claims he’s yet to hear of the next step, the actor already has […]
