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New Trailer Unveiled for ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’
Having a good understanding of Marvel’s vast universe and array of superheroes, I must admit that it can be overwhelming due to its immense scale, resulting in some heroes being overlooked. However, despite not being as widely recognized as Spider-Man or Captain America, characters like Shang-Chi are equally heroic and deserving of their own spotlight in a blockbuster film.
Marvel Studios has now revealed the initial trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the upcoming prominent addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unlike recent releases on Disney+, this movie is set for a traditional theatrical premiere. Although filming commenced in February of the previous year, it faced delays amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Thankfully, the project has regained momentum, with a scheduled release date of September 3, 2021.
With Shang-Chi marking the first MCU film centered around an Asian lead, its production carries significant meaning for the dedicated team and cast involved. Director Destin Daniel Cretton, upon hearing Marvel’s plans for a Shang-Chi movie, reminisced about his childhood. Expressing his sentiments to Entertainment Weekly, Cretton remarked, “Upon hearing the announcement, memories of my childhood instantly flooded back. Back then, Spider-Man was my only reference. I could dress up as Spider-Man for Halloween since his mask concealed his identity. While there were a few characters resembling myself in movies, superheroes were a rarity in that regard.”
Get a sneak peek at Marvel Studios’ #ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – premiering in theaters on September 3. pic.twitter.com/Vpe1mwHrmp
— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) April 19, 2021
The role of Shang-Chi, who must face his past assassin training under the enigmatic Ten Rings organization, will be portrayed by the Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu. He is thrilled to embody this character in a groundbreaking movie. Liu remarked, “What excited me the most about portraying this character was the untouched nature of his backstory. Unlike Batman or Spider-Man, whose origin stories are widely known, Shang-Chi’s past remains a mystery to most. This allowed us the freedom and creativity to shape his story as we envisioned.”
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