Shang-Chi is a lesser-known character in Marvel Phase 4. 1 / 7
But will be played by Simu Liu in a 2021 movie. 2 / 7
The character was originally part of Marvel's first MCU plan. 3 / 7
Long before they reacquired the rights to Iron Man and went with Phase 1 Avengers. 4 / 7
Some may see Shang-Chi's selection as odd... 5 / 7
Or a sign that Marvel are running out of heroes to adapt. 6 / 7
But this proves they're actually revisiting one of their oldest ideas. 7 / 7