Simu Liu hints at future team collaborations with Shang-Chi and other Marvel superheroes

Simu Liu has hinted that he may team up with at least one superhero on an upcoming project in news that’s sure to thrill Marvel fans.

The actor, 33, who starred in 2021’s Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings, shared his excitement in an interview with the people Before hosting the Academy of Motion Arts and Science and Technology Awards on Friday in Los Angeles.

“I’m a huge fan of both the characters and the performers who play them,” the Asian-Canadian star said of the other superheroes in the Marvel Universe.

So any collaboration is an opportunity for me to work alongside someone who is, in their own way, breaking down barriers and at the top of their game. I think that’s what excites me the most as a performer, [and] Also as a fan.

Simu broke his own barriers in Marvel’s first Asian superhero.

And who knows,” the Kim’s Convenience star quipped when hinting at a future collaboration, “They might see something sooner than you think. They will.”

Marvel fans have already made sure to see Simu reprise his role of Shang-Chi in the upcoming sequel.

The untitled project is currently listed as being in pre-production.

Plot details are under wraps, but writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton will helm the project.

Menger Zhang, 35, will appear as his younger sister, Xu Xialing.

Until then, the former accountant expands his résumé, with a wide cast of characters including starring as the man whose fiancée, played by Philippa Sue, must choose between him and the husband she thought long dead in One True Loves.

The romantic drama is set to open on April 7.

In the summer, the creator of We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story will appear in the highly anticipated Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie as the main character and Ryan Gosling as her love interest, Ken.

Although his character’s name was not revealed on the Barbie IMDB page, Symi said he was humbled to be offered a part in the movie.

“I am so honored to have the opportunity to play in this sandbox with these amazing authors every step of the way,” he explained.

He said, “Just doing something so different from the Marvel thing and the fighting, it was a welcome change of pace, letting it dance and the color and vibe of this movie.”

Barbie is set to open in theaters on July 21.