【Overseas Chinese News】Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as Shang-Chi in Marvel's first upcoming Asian-American superhero movie Simu Liu, who recently said that he is up for the challenge. He expects his role to humanize a culture rather than fall into the "Master of Kung Fu" image that Asians are often framed in Hollywood .
Poster for the movie " Shangqi ". (Photo source: "Shang Qi" official Twitter)
NBC reports, Liu Simu said in an interview recently that the entire "Shang Qi" team is not afraid to deviate from any elements of the original material. If that means adding depth to Asian stories, he said, it will be an issue that requires coordination, especially at a time when Asian communities face the threat of violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simu Liu said: "We knew we could face a minefield. From the moment decided to create a major Asian character in the [Marvel Cinematic Universe], they had been thinking about the most What a good way... This fusion model needs to celebrate both Asian descent and all its wonderful aspects, including all the little details, as well as the spirit of martial arts."
Simu Liu pointed out that Shang Qi's image was in 1973 Introduced to the Marvel franchise in December by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin, the term "Asian" was only in its infancy. Despite the popularity of kung fu in the West, those responsible for promoting it are not always respected or given due recognition.
The image of Asian Americans in Hollywood also reveals a tragic continuation of what is not only lacking in Asian identity, but sometimes completely erased. In a recent study, researchers examined 79 major and minor AAPI characters in the top movies of 2019.The assessment showed that while the portrayal of AAPI characters appeared to be enriched, most of the images remained "silent, stereotyped, symbolic isolated supporting characters or villains". In a 13-year period, only 44 films had AAPI leads.
Against this background, Simu Liu said he had to examine his complicated relationship with martial arts. At one point, he admits, he used it as a gateway into show business. Simu Liu said: "I have loved Jackie Chan, Jet Li since I was a child, and of course Bruce Lee. But as I got older, I started to question: Are we all that's all? This is the whole world on us. See - that's the only value we have in the film and television industry?"
But he also emphasized that heavy use of martial arts elements and layered, sophisticated interpretations of Asian stories are not mutually exclusive. Simu Liu believes the film still honors an ancient Asian art form, but also makes room for faces, personalities, and most importantly, a network of heroes.
Simu Liu said: "We have a lot of heroes. We have all kinds of Asian heroes, men, women and children. Although not everyone knows martial arts, it doesn't mean that they don't have their own images, their own stories, and their own I think that's what matters."
For years, Simu Liu wanted the entertainment industry to move beyond the overused templates of Asian stories and characters in the past. He said: "I will support our community and hope that my efforts can make future children feel more inclusive and more equal. And I think we are currently in a very good stage. We are starting to realize that from a community perspective Look, we are one, and we are stronger together than apart." (End)
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