Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was a huge success for the MCU in 2021, doing more than predicted at the ticket sales and even outperforming both Black Widow and Eternals. The sequel to the martial-arts blockbuster movie is now in the process, with producer and filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton rejoining. The only issue is who will stand up to Shang-Chi this time – perhaps Jackie Chan?
In an interview with CinemaBlend, the filmmaker expressed his desire for Jackie Chan to feature in the sequel in whatever manner. It is too early to speculate on what role the martial arts icon would serve in the movie, but the creator would go to great lengths to ensure his appearance. I mean, if we could ever get Jackie Chan into a movie, that would be a lifelong dream of mine,” Destin Daniel Cretton explained.
The hero of the martial-arts action genre requires no introduction, but his most recent flicks haven’t exactly been box office smashes. In reality, The Foreigner, released in 2017, and The Karate Kid, released in 2010, are two of Jackie Chan’s most well-known films from the recent decade. He hasn’t yet been in a superhero film, but the star still hasn’t ruled it out. His presence in the Shang-Chi sequel might well be just what the studio and fanbase are looking for.
What’s more, Destin Daniel Cretton previously paid homage to Jakie Chan in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Furthermore, the filmmaker said that his debut movie was highly influenced by kung-fu classics and “every Jackie Chan movie ever made,” including certain precise actions and stunts in the famed bus battle sequence.
According to what we know so far, Shang-Chi 2 will have an even more humorous tone than the first. Simu Liu and Awkwafina are ready to continue.
