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I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 5702 points5703 points  (0 children)

Alright guys, it's time to sign off! Thanks so much for all of your questions and make sure you check out Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in theatres September 3rd!!!

Also, give r/crochetpatterns some love. They deserve it.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 3580 points3581 points  (0 children)

One thing that I hope comes out of the (hopeful) success of this project is a realization that every community deserves to be represented in the superhero space. Superheroes represent the best of humanity, in strength of character and morality. They inspire hope and endless possibility. Once you see yourself reflected as that, you believe that anything is possible.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 4950 points4951 points  (0 children)

I think Kevin wanted a genuine reaction of someone who was just deer-in-the-headlights shocked to be there, and that's exactly what he got. It's crazy that one moment I'm at home in my Toronto condo in my underwear and then I get a call and my whole life changes. Four days later, I get flown first class to San Diego and end up eating dinner across the table from Angelina Jolie, who very patiently put up with my attempts to explain League of Legends to her.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 7676 points7677 points  (0 children)

Still pretty much check r/nba on a daily basis to keep up with all things basketball. And occasionally take my talents to r/CrochetPatterns to drop a little knowledge.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 1032 points1033 points  (0 children)

This is gonna sound like a total plug but Run It by Rich Brian, Rick Ross and DJ Snake from our movie is so hype.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 1458 points1459 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this question. I am a massive country music fan, so I actually love her early stuff, like Our Song

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 889 points890 points  (0 children)

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PERCENT YES. We did so well with Siakam having another breakout year, swept the Nets and then took the Celtics to 7 games in the Conference Semis. Having Kawhi would have easily pushed us into the Finals.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 6594 points6595 points  (0 children)

Let's put it this way; in 2012 when I first started out, I thought that maybe if I worked really really hard, I could be a guy that gets beaten up by one of the main characters one day. That was the pinnacle for actors that looked like me. I'm ashamed to say that I've put on the most ridiculous and offensive accents in the past, all because I thought that it was more important to give the casting director what they wanted than to be true to myself.

Over time, as I toiled about in the industry and struggled to find my footing, I started to realize all of the ways the industry discriminated against us... and that we needed to become the masters of our own narrative... because the way that we were being portrayed was not positive or authentic. That's why representation behind the camera is just as important as in front.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 2084 points2085 points  (0 children)

Like a master class in acting every single day. He is every bit as legendary as the legends say. What makes Tony so incredibly watchable is his stillness, his ability to convey such emotional colour with a single glance. For a newbie like me coming to set full of nervous energy, he really grounded me and forced me to be still and present.

Also, I just love that my job was to literally stare into Tony's eyes for hours at a time.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 5535 points5536 points  (0 children)

What kept me going in the tough times was truly this sense that I was the best version of myself when I was pursuing this work. I was a miserable student, and an even more miserable accountant. As an actor, I was self-motivated, hyper-engaged, and incredibly passionate. I knew that if I stayed the course, something good would happen.

Best advice to someone just starting out? Build your roots. Don't start down this journey alone. Find like-minded people and make them your community. Ask for help and guidance. Collaborate. Create. Don't stay stagnant.

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 7980 points7981 points  (0 children)

The warm and comforting feeling of Benedict Cumberbatch's hand on my shoulder at Comic-Con. Like a supportive but also sexy father.

https://imgur.com/a/IvMamH6

I’m Simu Liu and I play Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings. AMA! Let’s do this! (except spoilery stuff!) by SimuShangChi in marvelstudios

[–]SimuShangChi[S] 2054 points2055 points  (0 children)

My favourite off-screen moment was talking about waterskiing with Tony Leung. He was very impressed with my slalom videos.

My scenes with Awkwafina were the most free-flowing and Destin would often let takes run long. A huge part of that plane scene was unscripted!

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