Meet Marvel's next leading man.
The ???? ?????? ??????? ???????? ??? ???????studio announced at Comic-Con Saturday that Simu Liu is set to star in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings-- making him the first solo Asian lead of a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie.
Also starring in Shang-Chiwill be Tony Leung as the Mandarin -- the real one. (A false version of the character was portrayed by Ben Kingsley in Iron Man 3.) In addition, Awkwafina has been cast in an undisclosed role.
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Liu was reportedly confirmed for the role on Tuesday, after screen-testing for it on Sunday. On Twitter, the actor expressed his excitement.
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Liu is best known for his role in the Canadian sitcom Kim's Convenience, which you can check out right now on Netflix for research purposes.
SEE ALSO: 'Avengers: Endgame' promises a more inclusive future for MarvelShang-Chiwill be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12) for release on February 12, 2021.
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