Marvel Will Have Its First Asian Leads In 2021 Movie ‘Shang-Chi: and the Legend of the Ten Rings’

Marvel fans got massive announcements during Marvel’s presentation at Comic-Con and one announcement, in particular, got the whole Asian community excited.

Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studios’ SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, with Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. In theaters February 12, 2021. pic.twitter.com/VXaqJ5uN6B

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019

It was announced in Hall H of the San Diego Comic-Con that Marvel Studios will be releasing ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings‘ in 2021 as part of Marvel’s Phase 4 plan for the next few years.

The film will be lead by Simu Liu, an actor in the popular Netflix series Kim’s Convenience.

Source: Duniaku Network

On top of that, veteran Asian superstar, Tony Leung will also be joining the film as The Mandarin. Awkwafina of Crazy Rich Asian’s fame will also be featured.

The original comic the film will be based on the comic which follows Shang, a half-Chinese, half-American superhero who is a master of a wide range of unarmed and weapon-based martial arts.

Maybe it is time you give Simu Liu a follow on Instagram to stay updated on his progress to be the next Marvel superhero.

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Last day in Mexico!! It’s been amazing trip to end off a whirlwind of a year. 2018 was the year of new friends for me; I feel like I really got acquainted with a new city and found myself deeply rooted in a community that is loving, supportive and that inspires me to be better. I hope that 2019 will be a year of personal improvement for me. There’s so much I want to work on, and that I’ve been putting off by hiding behind my work. Sending my most positive vibes out into the universe; lets do this! Comment below with your theme for 2019. What’s this year going to be about for you?

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Are you excited for Shang-Chi as well as Marvel’s other Phase Four announcements? We cannot wait to see how the geniuses behind Marvel Studios continue to expand the universe soon!

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