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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been maintaining its diversity since the very beginning. Further, withShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,Marvel Studios purposefully shifted the spotlight towards the Asian American community. Featuring Simu Liu as the first Asian big-screen superhero for the franchise, director Destin Daniel Cretton weighed in on a sequel forShang-Chi.
After Simu Liu paid tribute to Jackie Chan in the $432M first installment, director Destin Daniel Cretton expressed his desire to cast the martial arts legend in the second installment. Previously speaking withCinemablendin 2021,Cretton disclosed his dream cast list for the sequel, although the movie got delayed amid uncertain circumstances.
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Simu Liu’s Tribute To Jackie Chan InShang-Chi
WhenShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsfinally hit the theatres, audiences were thoroughly pleased with Simu Liu’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. Happy to witness diversity in the layered story, filled with awesome visuals and sweet references to the greater MCU, fans were also offered an incredible surprise.
The amazing action sequences in the movie includedSimu Liu‘s sweet tribute to martial arts legend Jackie Chan. DiscussingShang-Chi’s key fight scenes withCinemablend, Liu confirmed that he was indeed paying homage to Chan.
“I still, you know, I watch that back, and I’m like, ‘I still don’t think I’ve mastered it’. It very much is a tribute to Jackie and his action design.”
Explaining further, how the action sequence came together as a result of the action director, Brad Allan’s dedication, who was a pupil ofJackie Chan, Simu Liu admitted the unforgettable fight scene from theShang-Chimovie was an homage to Chan.
“Brad was a pupil of Jackie’s…So it’s very much an homage. It’s also very much Brad’s own experience and his choreography – in his mind.”
Following the incredible tribute to Jackie Chan inShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,director Destin Daniel Cretton expressed his desire to add Chan as a notable cast member in the sequel.
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Destin Daniel Cretton Desires To Cast Jackie Chan InShang-Chi 2
With aShang-Chisequel on the way, filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton spoke withCinemablend, and just dropped the perfect idea regarding the movie’s cast. Revealing his dream to feature the martial arts legend rather than simply paying tribute to him, Cretton expressed his desire to add Chan as a prominent cast member in the upcoming sequel.
“I mean, if we could ever get Jackie [Chan] into a movie that would be a lifelong dream of mine”
Putting that grand idea out into the universe,Destin Daniel Crettonmade fans super excited when he almost confirmed his decision by stating, “Yeah. Let’s put it out there.” It is quite certain that the $432M first installment wouldn’t have been possible without taking inspiration from Chan. Thus, trying to include the legend in the sequel, Cretton dropped the exciting news.
However, currently, there is no news or update about the upcoming sequel ofShang-Chi.Simu Liu has informed the fans about the unpredictable delays in the sequel, due to problematic circumstances. Currently, with the ongoing writers’ strike, Marvel Studios has been constantly reshuffling release dates. Thus, it is deemed thatShang-Chiis also facing the same fate and is thus facing unnecessary delay.
WatchShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringson Disney+.
Read more:Shang-Chi Director Destin Daniel Cretton Is Directing Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
Source:Cinemablend
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