Wong Shang Chi Actor: The Intriguing Connection Between Two Marvel Icons

The highly anticipated movie 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' has finally hit theaters on September 3rd, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the thrilling action-packed adventure unfold. One of the most exciting aspects of this film is the inclusion of Wong, played by Benedict Wong, who reprises his role as Doctor Strange's loyal servant.

In a recent interview, Liu revealed that if he had to choose another MCU actor to work with for a longer scene or an entire movie, he would choose Chris Hemsworth. He jokingly said that Hemsworth's biceps would make him look like a 'little string bean' and add to his insecurity. Hemsworth is set to appear in Thor: Love and Thunder, marking his eighth MCU appearance as the God of Thunder.

Wong expressed his excitement and elation at working with his idol, Tony Leung, who plays the leader of the Mandarin's team. Fans are eager to see how these two distinct characters come together in a tournament. The film also features Iron Man 3's Mandarin, after multiple fake-outs in previous films, which adds to the intrigue.

The inclusion of Doctor Strange's Wong and The Incredible Hulk's Abomination is also a significant aspect of the film. As per the MCU tradition, having interconnected storylines allows characters from one film to be featured in other films if necessary. This is evident in the case of Shang-Chi, which features multiple characters from different Marvel movies.

When asked about reprising his role as Wong, Benedict expressed his excitement and said that he was busy with SYFY Wire's upcoming supernatural drama NINE DAYS when he first got the call for the film. Not only fans but also Wong were surprised to learn that he would be debuting in the Shang-Chi film.

The trailer of the film showcases cultural diversity and mesmerizing visuals, which adds to the excitement surrounding this movie. Simu Liu leads the film as Shang-Chi, and it was finally released on September 3rd after facing several speed-bumps, including the Covid-19 pandemic.

David Callaham was initially assigned to the project as a writer and later director Destin Daniel Cretton joined him in scripting the film. Wong's latest appearance was in Avengers: Endgame as one of the multiple sorcerers who fight Thanos in the end battle.

After two decades of constant effort, a solo Shang-Chi film was finally set to roll in late 2018. Wong made his first debut in MCU as the librarian in 2016's Doctor Strange movie. With this latest inclusion in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,' fans are eagerly waiting to see how these two Marvel icons come together on the big screen.

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