Summary
Simu Liu, star ofShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, shared his experience on set and expressed his hope for the return of one of the actresses inShang-Chi 2.
With theShang-Chisequel confirmed in Marvel’s future plans, the lead actor hopes a key actress will return. He believes the movie would not be the same without her. But will she be part of the next installment?
In an interview withColliderat Fan Expo Canada, Simu Liu shared his hopes for Michelle Yeoh to return inShang-Chi 2. He highlighted her positive influence during the filming ofLegend of the Ten Rings, especially in their fight scenes. Liu expressed how honored he was to work alongside the Oscar-winning actress, emphasizing how much fun they had and all he learned from her.
In the firstShang-Chimovie from 2021, Michelle Yeoh took on the role of Ying Nan, a guardian of Ta Lo and Shang-Chi’s aunt, who playeda crucial role in his combat training. Yeoh and Simu Liu shared an intense fight scene, but Liu noted that he learned much more from their time together off-screen. He fondly described Yeoh as “the absolute best kind of person to hang out with,” emphasizing how her influence went beyond the script. Given Yeoh’s reputation as a certified martial artist and her celebrated stunt work in movies likeCrouching Tiger, Hidden DragonandSupercop, Liu admitted feeling nervous about fighting alongside her. He joked about feeling like “a big clumsy chunk of meat just flopping around” compared to Yeoh’s petite and graceful movements, but despite his anxiety, he took on the challenge. Yeoh helped him find harmony with his body, and through rigorous practice, their scenes came together beautifully in the end. Liu is hopeful that Yeoh will return forShang-Chi 2, especially given the impact she had on him during the first movie. However, her involvement remains uncertain due to her packed schedule. Afterwinning the Academy Award for Best Actressfor her role inEverything Everywhere All at Once, Yeoh has been focusing on major projects like her upcoming movieStar Trek: Section 31and joiningBlade Runner 2099. As a result,Shang-Chi 2may not be her top priority right now, but that could change in the future.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsbecame a critical and commercial hit upon its release, boasting a budget of up to $200 million and raking in $432 million at the box office. The movie also garnered a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and received an Oscar nomination. Despite its success, talks of a sequel have lingered for years without much progress. Recently,Simu Liu confirmed that a sequel is in the works, but no official announcement has been made by Marvel. Even Liu’s co-star, Awkwafina, revealed she has not received any updates on production. While Liu could not share additional details, he did mention that Marvel is currently working on the story for the movie. Fans have speculated thatShang-Chi 2could potentially slot in between the two upcomingAvengersmovies, but this timeline is still uncertain.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis available on Disney Plus.
