The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting a whole lot bigger!Marvel Studios hiredShort Term 12filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton to direct the upcomingShang-Chifilm, which will be the studio’s first superhero film featuring an Asian lead, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.Shang-Chi’s film was reported in December with the character known for his martial art skills and as the Master of Kung-Fu. Cretton is set to direct the film having already worked withCaptain Marvel’s Brie Larson onShort Term 12andThe Glass Castle.He’s currently working with Larson andBlack Pantherstar Michael B. Jordan onJust Mercy, which also stars Jamie Foxx.Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan/Getty; MarvelAccording toTHR, Marvel is set on casting a primarily Asian-American and Asian cast for the film, withWonder Woman 1984screenwriter Dave Callaham set to write the screenplay.The news comes asCaptain Marvelhas raked in $524 million at the worldwide box office. The studio is also gearing up for major releases this summer includingAvengers: EndgameandSpider-Man: Far From Home.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting a whole lot bigger!
Marvel Studios hiredShort Term 12filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton to direct the upcomingShang-Chifilm, which will be the studio’s first superhero film featuring an Asian lead, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Shang-Chi’s film was reported in December with the character known for his martial art skills and as the Master of Kung-Fu. Cretton is set to direct the film having already worked withCaptain Marvel’s Brie Larson onShort Term 12andThe Glass Castle.
He’s currently working with Larson andBlack Pantherstar Michael B. Jordan onJust Mercy, which also stars Jamie Foxx.
Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan/Getty; Marvel
According toTHR, Marvel is set on casting a primarily Asian-American and Asian cast for the film, withWonder Woman 1984screenwriter Dave Callaham set to write the screenplay.
The news comes asCaptain Marvelhas raked in $524 million at the worldwide box office. The studio is also gearing up for major releases this summer includingAvengers: EndgameandSpider-Man: Far From Home.
source: people.com
