Is Simu Liu Hinting at His Return as Shang-Chi?
While he may not be as famous as some Avengers, Shang-Chi is gaining popularity thanks to the MCU. His compelling character and rich backstory resonate with fans, fueling their desire to see more of him.
Despite some fans expressing concerns over certain plot points in the first Shang-Chi film, it was still a notable success for Marvel, earning a positive reception from the majority of viewers. This overall success has fans eagerly awaiting the recently announced sequel.
However, updates have been scarce lately. As a result, Canadian actor Simu Liu, who stars as Shang-Chi, has been in the spotlight, with fans closely following his every move and statement. Recently, he shared an intriguing post on Instagram, leading fans to speculate about a potential tease for Shang-Chi.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings premiered in 2021 and garnered mostly positive reviews. With a box office gross of $432.2 million on a budget of $150-200 million, it can definitely be considered a success.
Fans appreciated the story and how it broadened Marvel’s universe, which has led to great anticipation for a sequel. Recently, during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Liu was asked about the sequel, and here’s what he had to say:
You want me to lose my job, is that it? This is where I use all the mental gymnastics that I possibly can to answer this question. I will say this. It’s definitely happening, I should probably lead with that.
People, whether it’s online or in person, ask me every single day and tell me every single day how much they enjoyed the first movie and how much of a moment it was.
And I think there’s just so much goodwill, and I’m so deeply appreciative of that. So please know that if you’ve ever sent me a message, if you’ve ever asked about a sequel or just approached or any which way, I really take it to heart, and I really, really appreciate it. I think I speak for myself and Destin [Daniel Cretton], our returning director, when I say that we’re so beyond excited to jump back in.
Source: ComicBookMovie.com
It looks like the sequel is officially in the works, although we don’t have any specific details to share just yet. However, Liu recently shared this on Instagram:
Given how the photo highlights Liu’s physique, many fans speculate that the actor is gearing up for his role as Shang-Chi. They think this post might be a teaser, suggesting that filming could be starting soon.
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