The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to welcome back Shang-Chi, with actor Simu Liu confirming his return in the highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday. During the massive Avengers: Doomsday livestream, Liu's name was spotted on a chair alongside other MCU luminaries, although he remained tight-lipped about the details, in line with Marvel Studios' notorious secrecy regarding potential spoilers.
Last month's cast reveal for Avengers: Doomsday spotlighted several veteran actors from the X-Men franchise, including Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden. This has led to speculation that the film might be setting up an epic Avengers vs. X-Men showdown. Grammer, who portrayed Beast in the Fox X-Men series, made his MCU debut in The Marvels' post-credits scene, while Stewart reprised his role as Charles Xavier/Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, McKellen, Cumming, Romijn, and Marsden have yet to make their MCU appearances, adding to the intrigue surrounding the film.
In a recent appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show, Liu shared his excitement about being part of Avengers: Doomsday, though he admitted to being kept in the dark about other cast announcements. He humorously pointed to past leaks by Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo as reasons for Marvel's increased secrecy. Since those incidents, Marvel has tightened its control over information, ensuring that even the actors themselves are often left guessing about the full scope of the project.
Liu, who also starred as one of the Kens in Greta Gerwig's Barbie, expressed his awe at sharing the screen with legends like Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart. Their involvement in the project, he said, was mind-blowing.
The casting announcements have sparked discussions among fans, with many wondering who the most surprising addition to the Avengers: Doomsday cast might be. While opinions vary, the inclusion of such a diverse and storied group of actors only adds to the excitement and anticipation for the film.
Liu first brought Shang-Chi to life in the 2021 film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and fans have been eagerly awaiting his character's next appearance. With a release date set for May 1, 2026, and a growing list of confirmed actors, Avengers: Doomsday remains shrouded in mystery. However, as the premiere date approaches, more details are expected to emerge, whether through official channels or inevitable leaks.
In other MCU news, fans have been buzzing about Robert Downey Jr.'s recent Doctor Doom-themed birthday invitation, further fueling speculation and excitement about future projects within the Marvel universe.
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