Shang-Chi Actor Tony Leung Discusses Disagreement with Director Over

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Tony Leung says he learnt quickly not to question Marvel while on the set of the 2021 blockbuster, after initially complaining about the film's fight choreography.

During the production of Shang-Chi, Tony Leung, who plays Xu Wenwu, expressed his disagreement with the director regarding his character's fighting style. Leung suggested that a character from 1,000 years ago should incorporate a variety of martial arts in his fighting, but the director insisted on sticking to traditional kung fu. Leung eventually accepted the director's vision, recognizing the film's Marvel identity.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Shang-Chi has paved the way for the character's return in Avengers: Doomsday later this year. While Simu Liu, who portrays Shang-Chi, anticipates a sequel, Tony Leung's future involvement as Xu Wenwu remains uncertain, with the character making appearances in Marvel animated series voiced by other actors.