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Shang-Chi Actor Simu Liu Slams Critics Calling the Character Boring


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There's no doubt that following the conclusion of the Infinity saga in Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was set to usher in a new era for Phase Four. Naturally, that means that we'll get to see fresh new faces join the franchise and that includes newcomer Shang-Chi. When Marvel Studios first announced the project a number of years back, it's safe to say that not a lot of people were thrilled about a relatively unknown character who doesn't have a set of powers in the comics join the MCU.


Even actor Simu Liu has previously expressed his frustration over Marvel's creative handling of the character throughout the decades but by the looks of things, Shang-Chi could be set for a massive upgrade in the franchise to make him a more formidable hero. Going back to fans being critical of the character, Simu would often get comments from people saying that Marvel shouldn't have pulled the trigger on Shang-Chi because he was a D-list character at best, not to mention "boring'.

Following the release of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' newest trailer, the Canadian star took to Twitter to address the project's critics. Liu also assured fans that things are only going to get better and all they have to do is just sit back and trust his claims. Check out the tweets below:


It wouldn't be surprising if Marvel retconned the character in the MCU and gave him his own set of super abilities. I mean, sure, we have "powerless" guys like Hawkeye and Black Widow in the franchise who did considerably well despite being regular human beings, but let's face it, those characters have always played second fiddle in the universe. Shang-Chi, on the other hand, is being built up as the next hero to watch out for so it makes perfect sense for him to be presented differently.


Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will premiere on September 3, 2021.


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