Simu Liu on Becoming Marvel’s First Asian Superhero, and Honouring His Promise to a Little Boy1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen actor Simu Liu tweeted at Marvel Entertainment on July 17, 2014, he had no idea how prophetic it was.
“Hey @Marvel, great job with Cpt America and Thor,” wrote the Canadian actor, best known for his role in the hit comedy Kim’s Convenience. “Now how about an Asian American hero?”
So last year, when Liu got a call from Marvel informing him that he had landed the lead role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, he was blown away — and told he had to be in San Diego four days later, where he would appear before thousands of people at Comic-Con for the big announcement.
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