Marvel Reportedly Putting Out Test Offers For ‘Shang-Chi’ Roles

Spider-Man: Far From Home officially wrapped up Marvel’s third cinematic phase and now they are on the search for roles in their upcoming Shang-Chi movie.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that a Shang-Chi movie was in the works. A recent Tweet from Variety Film Reporter Justin Kroll reveals some new details about the project. With San Diego Comic-Con right around the corner, it appears that Marvel is putting out test offers to men in their 20’s. According to the Tweet, the men MUST be of Chinese ancestry. Here is the Tweet explaining the details:

No details have been revealed on a lead for the Shang-Chi film. Fans have speculated several names for the lead role. Actors like Donnie Yen, Henry Golding, and even Keanu Reeves have circulated around the rumor mill and fan-casting posts. So far, however, no one has been confirmed to play Shang-Chi. And while this Tweet details casting men, it’s unclear whether or not the “men” will be up for the role of Shang-Chi.

Shang-Chi first appeared in Marvel comics in the book Special Marvel Edition #15 in December 1975. He is the son of Fu Machu, a Chinese mastermind who attempted world conquest. From infancy, he was trained strictly in martial arts and grew to become one of the world’s best martial artist. Shang-Chi has a mastery of chi, which allows him to detect enemies and surpass the physical limitations of most athletes. He can dodge bullets and has mastered a plethora of weaponry, from shuriken to nunchucks, staffs, and more.

Who do you want to see play Shang-Chi? Are you excited for Marvel’s journey into martial arts films? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments! And be sure to catch Avengers: Endgame later this month when the film hits digital platforms.

Here is the synopsis for Avengers: Endgame:

The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.”

Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers:Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo,  Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin.

Avengers: Endgame will be available on Digital HD starting July 30 followed by a 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on August 13.

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