Marvel’s First Asian Superhero Has Been Cast

Marvel’s First Asian Superhero Has Been Cast Marvel’s 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' has found its lead. Simu Liu, known for his work on the Canadian show ‘Kim’s Convenience,’ has been cast in the titular role. Liu threw his hat into the ring when Marvel first announced the casting and jokingly resurfaced the tweet after landing the role. Awkwafina and Tony Leung are set to co-star. ‘Short Term 12’ director Destin Daniel Cretton
will helm the film. The film’s release is set for
February 12, 2021.