Official Shang-Chi Casting Thread!!!

[Black Panther]

OK now since the movie is in production i decided to start this thread!!:)
No one has been casted yet and it seems no one knows who can play the
Master of Kung Fu.

So let's start everyone!!!
Post who you think is the perfect Shang-Chi.

I'll go first!!
For me i think Tony Jaa is the perfect Shang-Chi i mean he just looks the part!!

Anyone Agree??

http://www.tonyjaa.org/gallery/albums/myupload/Tony%20Jaa/Photoshot/normal_004.jpg (javascript:;)http://asskicr.calzinger.net/superheros/images/shangchi.jpg

Whose your pick?

[terry78]

Mark Dacascos..actually, I'd like him to play Jin or Kazuya in that Tekken flick they're talking about.

http://www.noos.org/mecs/mark/phot.jpg

[The Phantom]

Mark Dacascos..actually, I'd like him to play Jin or Kazuya in that Tekken flick they're talking about.

Wasn't this guy the Crow in Stairway to Heaven? Speaking of which, if Brandon Lee were still alive, would he have been good for the part of Shang-Chi? I don't know Shang-Chi all that well.

[tamron]

Definitely Tony Jaa. I'd like to see Russell Wong in the film as a villian, as well.

[Muze]

no Jason Scott Lee nominations? weird.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001462/

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0120157/Ss/0120157/5?path=pgallery&path_key=Lee,%20Jason%20Scott


so who would play Fu Manchu, Black Jack Tarr, or the Cat?

[Black Panther]

no Jason Scott Lee nominations? weird.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001462/

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0120157/Ss/0120157/5? path=pgallery&path_key=Lee,%20Jason%20Scott



Well Maybe Lee can pull it off i can see him.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
But i'm still sticking with Jaa!!
He's young and really looks like Shang.
The resemblance is uncanny.

Here is an enlarged pic:
http://www.tonyjaa.org/gallery/albums/myupload/Tony%20Jaa/Photoshot/004.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:%20window.close())

He's definetly perfect for the part.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
But maybe someone else can play him.
Only question is who?

[Black Panther]

so who would play Fu Manchu, Black Jack Tarr, or the Cat?

Hmm...
i don't know about Black Jack Tarr and The Cat.

But for Fu Manchu i would say Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.

He looks like Fu Manchu.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

http://ffmedia.ign.com/filmforce/image/cary-hiroyuki_tagawa_1084473316.jpghttp://members.aol.com/MaKe212/Cary1.jpg

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/f/fumanchu2.jpg




Anyone agree?
Who do you guys have in mind?

[Muze]

Well Maybe Lee can pull it off i can see him.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
But i'm still sticking with Jaa!!
He's young and really looks like Shang.
The resemblance is uncanny.

I'm here is an enlarged pic:
http://www.tonyjaa.org/gallery/albums/myupload/Tony%20Jaa/Photoshot/004.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:%20window.close())

He's definetly perfect for the part.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif
But maybe someone else.
Only question is who?

it's giving me a red x. i've never seen this Jaa individual. what's he been in?

[Black Panther]

LoL he's been in a movie called Ong-Bak it's Martial Arts film and it's out on dvd.
That movie was awesome and all the stunts he did on his own.
I'm talking flips and everything.:eek:

Here's a link to him
http://imdb.com/name/nm1388074/

Its been announced he will star in a movie called Sword.

[The Phantom]

Now that Jet Li's retiring, and Jaa is getting all this hype, I think it's only a matter of time before he becomes big in America. And what better entry way then Shang-Chi? I don't know much about Shang-Chi, but Jaa's hyped-up skill might add a whole new element to it, then just getting someone who gets taught a few signature kung fu moves a couple weeks before production.
http://www.gouvenelstudio.com/images/cine/premiere/2004/ong_bak_besson_4.jpg

[terry78]

Shang Chi speaks fluent English though...does Jaa?

[The Phantom]

It says here on Marvel Directory that he was raised in Hunan, China. Wouldn't that mean he would have a Chinese accent?

[The Phantom]

Alright, here's the Shang-Chi's history at Marvel Directory.



History: Son of an international crime lord, Shang-Chi grew to young-adulthood at a secluded retreat in Hunan, China. By the time he turned 19, he had mastered multiple mental and martial arts. Only then did his father send him out into the world -- to assassinate an old enemy. The idealistic Shang set out to complete the task, naively believing his father to be a great humanitarian. Fully informed of his family's true nature as events unfolded, a shocked and disillusioned Shang vowed to topple the criminal empire he unwittingly had served.

Ultimately, Shang helped bring about his father's apparent death. The elixir that had allowed the crime lord to retain his youth for decades was no longer sufficient. Rapidly aging, he required Shang's blood to restore his physical vitality. During the showdown that followed, an explosion set off by Shang's compatriots demolished the family's Hunan stronghold. Shang escaped, but it was assumed that his father had been killed in the blast.

Wracked by guilt, Shang wandered for weeks. Contemplating his future and purpose, he eventually came to believe that he had atoned for his father's murder. Shang rejected the "games of deceit and death" in which he had participated, and retired to a passive existence as a fisherman in the Chinese province of Kwang Tung.

When rumors surfaced of his father's renewed activity, Shang resumed his life's mission. Disguising himself as member of the Triad, he infiltrated the Asian underworld to learn the crime lord's plans. His quest brought him into the company of the X-Men, a heroic band of outlaw mutant adventurers, and led to his employment with Heroes for Hire Inc., a firm of freelance superhuman operatives.

After establishing himself in Manhattan's Chinatown, Shang discovered that the hunted had become the hunter: His father now sought to eliminate his dishonorable heir. Dispatching the warlord's top assassin, Shang fell in with a loose-knit team of costumed crimefighters that included Daredevil, fearless blind adventurer; Black Widow, one-time international spy; Moon Knight, undead avenger of evil; and Dagger, child of light. Since orchestrating the bombing of the group's headquarters, Shang's father believes him dead. However, control in the game of death and deceit merely has changed hands: Shang-Chi survives, ready to counterattack the crime lord's schemes under the cloak of his own demise.



To be honest with you. Minus the other superheroes, Shang-Chi's history seems like a no brainer for a really good movie. I'd be really hard-pressed to see them screw this one up. I just think it's all genius, and definitely shouldn't be meddled with, just left as is. Decent acting, some good dialogue, and amazing martial arts sequences (which I'm pretty sure won't be a problem if Jaa is selected) would make for a truely awesome action movie.

[blades_shades]

Jaa is the man. I've said that before here in other threads. That Dacoscas guy or Jason Lee would be great for Namor but aren't both of them too old? The pics of them that look good are from years ago.

[HighVoltage]

Now that Jet Li's retiring, and Jaa is getting all this hype, I think it's only a matter of time before he becomes big in America. And what better entry way then Shang-Chi? I don't know much about Shang-Chi, but Jaa's hyped-up skill might add a whole new element to it, then just getting someone who gets taught a few signature kung fu moves a couple weeks before production.
http://www.gouvenelstudio.com/images/cine/premiere/2004/ong_bak_besson_4.jpg

If he´s a great fighter like Jet Li, he has my vote for Shang Chi´s Role.

:up::up::cool::cool:

[blades_shades]

Tony Jaa's physical skills are far superior to Jet Li's. I'm sorry I've seen Jet Li and he's great and all but many of his tricks require wires or some kind of F/X. Tony Jaa does moves that Jet Li probably couldn't do WITH wires. LOL He's that good.

[KingOfDreams]

I would say Donnie Yen but he's over 40 now which might be a little too old.

[C. Lee]

Will Yun Lee http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0498449/ from "Witchblade", "Die Another Day", and "Elektra" would be a good choice.

[The Phantom]

Win Yun Lee can speak fluent English, but doesn't he only know Tae Kwon Do?

[Crawlspace]

I would say Donnie Yen but he's over 40 now which might be a little too old.
He would've been my choice as well. Loved the original comic, owned just about all of them as a kid.
Tagawa is perfect for Manchu!
I don't know blades shades, Jet's been doing martial arts since early childhood, he's up in age now but I think he would take Jaa.

[marvelisawesome]

tony jaaaaaa

[BT18]

To the person suggestiong the bad guy from Mortal Kombat to play the bad guy in this... Jesus Christ dude grow an imagination.

I really don't follow martial arts cinema at all so I'll leave it up to the more knowledgable people to offer suggestions.

As far as that guy from Elektra he's certainly got leading man good looks but he did really strike me as a bad actor. I'm not some prestige-coddling snob I just honestly was struck with that extra bit of badness in an already bad movie with him.

[BT18]

oh, and people need to learn how to post pics that aren't red x's.

[C. Lee]

Win Yun Lee can speak fluent English, but doesn't he only know Tae Kwon Do?
I'm not sure about that....but half of the martial arts stuff in movies these days are enhanced with wires, camera effects, and CGI....so just knowing some real moves from any discipline is a plus.

[C. Lee]

oh, and people need to learn how to post pics that aren't red x's.
Those are much more preferrable than your avatar. :D :hyper:

[The Phantom]

I don't know blades shades, Jet's been doing martial arts since early childhood, he's up in age now but I think he would take Jaa.
That would be an interesting fight. I'd pay money to watch a whole two hours of it on the big screen.

[BT18]

Those are much more preferrable than your avatar. :D :hyper:

Are you anti-dwarf or anti-retard or both ?

Retarded dwarfs have just as much right to be appreciated for all their glory as superheroes do.

[Crawlspace]

To the person suggestiong the bad guy from Mortal Kombat to play the bad guy in this... Jesus Christ dude grow an imagination.


Damn kid, you seem a little bitter. It's not that serious, relax and take a few deep breaths before trashing everyones ideas. I suppose you wouldn't mind someone like Al Pacino playing Fu Manchu because he's such a great actor?
The idea is to bring the characters you've seen and read about in the books to life on the big screen like the Harry Potter films for example. Not only does Tagawa look the part, the man can really act, but if you only know of him from Mortal Kombat I guess you wouldn't know that.
Also, if you're not into martial arts films why bother commenting on this thread?

[Muze]

Will Yun Lee http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0498449/ from "Witchblade", "Die Another Day", and "Elektra" would be a good choice.

he'd be better as the Cat imo.

[C. Lee]

Are you anti-dwarf or anti-retard or both ?

Retarded dwarfs have just as much right to be appreciated for all their glory as superheroes do.
I'm "anti" the exploitation of people with mental handicaps who don't have the facilities to know that they are being ridiculed by othere who should be more compassionate.

[BT18]

that's it, I'm sure Beet's life would be much better without being on the Stern show.

[Robot Komakino]

Hmm...
i don't know about Black Jack Tarr and The Cat.

But for Fu Manchu i would say Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.

He looks like Fu Manchu.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

http://ffmedia.ign.com/filmforce/image/cary-hiroyuki_tagawa_1084473316.jpghttp://members.aol.com/MaKe212/Cary1.jpg

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/f/fumanchu2.jpg




Anyone agree?
Who do you guys have in mind?

dead on man, good work

[FanWithoutFear]

Shang-Chi would be an ideal vehicle for Jaa. Now all the film would need is a bangin' script and the right director to pull it off on screen...
>;-D

[newavengers12]

What about the guy from mortal kombat, no the old guy , the other one, he was also on Berverly Hills Ninja

[mokf]

that's a movie i can't wait to see
what's the name of that guy who use to fight Shi (he had a tatoo and was good as Shi on martial arts) Black something.. i used to love the fights betwen them

[Philly Phanboy]

There are quite a few actors mentioned in the thread that are a little too old. Here are a few guys that I think could do it:

Tony Jaa (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1388074/)

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/magnolia/ong_bak__the_thai_warrior/tony_jaa/ongbak1.jpg (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1388074/Tony%20Jaa[/url)

Shin Koyamada (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1259103/)

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/the_last_samurai/shin_koyamada/lastpre4.jpg

Will Yun Lee (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0498449/)

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/the_last_samurai/will_yun_lee/lastpre.jpg

Nicholas Tse (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0874866/)

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2422&stc=1

Rick Yune (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0950935/)

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/twentieth_century_fox/x2__x_men_united/rick_yune/x2pre.jpg

[borinquenknight]

Tony Jaa most definitely. Has anyone heard anything about Iron Fist? Its kind of odd that there was this big push for Iron Fist about a year ago and now nothing but a big buzz for Shang Chi.

[Hypestyle]

hmm... one stumblling block- the Sax Rohmer estate owns the Fu Manchu name-- Marvel would have to license it, unless they chose to give him another name. In Black Panther #11, he has now taken the name 'Mr. Han'.

[BT18]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shang-Chi

Supporting Characters

The series, especially as written by Doug Moench was notable for its strong supporting characters. As they evolved these characters became nearly as integral to the series as Shang Chi himself:

Fu Manchu is protrayed in a manner mostly consistent with the Sax Rohmer novels. He is a brilliant and calculating master-villain who aspires to rule the world. As the series progresses the character deteriorates, gradually losing his nobler qualities. By the end of the series he is a pathetic figure, reduced to stealing his son's blood to preserve his immortality.

Sir Denis Nayland Smith is Fu Manchu's nemesis from the novels. In the comics he retains this role, his obsession with the villain often bringing out the dark side of his own character. In his better moments he becomes a sort of surrogate father to Shang Chi. Ultimately, he is too caught up in what Shang Chi calls 'games of deceit and death' and fails in this role. The relationship the two finally form is that of two flawed characters who feel strong friendship in spite of deep differences.

Fah Lo Suee is the daughter of Fu Manchu and is the final character from the novels to appear in the comic. She is a villainess in her own right, though she is not interested in the misguided idealism of Fu Manchu. She is a pragmatist, seeking the best way to power. As such, she shifts alliences often. Usually she is an enemy of Shang Chi and his friends but sometimes she is an ally. When last seen she had become a highly ranked official in MI-6.
Black Jack Tarr is Smith's aide-de-camp and is a powerful giant of a man with a gruff manner. Though he is initially an enemy of Shang Chi, the two become close friends over time. He exhibits the most bigoted traits of any character and invariably addresses Shang Chi as 'Chinaman' rather than using his name. It is one of the successes of the series that readers are drawn to feel for Tarr while the writing never turns a blind eye to his ugly attitudes.

Clive Reston is a British spy who resembles a younger and more vulnerable version of James Bond. Where Bond is a successful womanizer and seems unaffected by heavy drinking, Reston struggles with alcoholism and a romantic rivalry with Shang Chi. The resemblance to Bond is intentional. Reston's dialogue makes it clear that he is Bond's son, and the grand-nephew of Sherlock Holmes.

Leiko Wu is introduced as a femme fatale like those in the Bond films. She is a beautiful Chinese-British woman who is torn between her history with Reston and her growing attraction to Shang Chi. Though initially sarcastic and self-possessed to the point of arrogance (Leiko is actually a Japanese name meaning 'arrogant') her relationship with her new lover causes her to become more contemplative.

Rufus T. Hackstabber is a memorable character who appeared only twice in the series. The character strongly resembles Groucho Marx and his fast-paced nonsensical patter plays well off Shang Chi's laconic seriousness. Hackstabber's name is a play on Rufus T. Firefly, Groucho's character in Duck Soup.

Shen Kuei or "Cat" is a master thief whose skill in martial arts equals Shang Chi's. The meaning of the character's name is both similar and opposite to Shang Chi's name. he is a sort of mirror image, a 'good bad guy' in opposition to Shang Chi's 'bad good guy'. While they share mutual respect, the two always find themselves in opposition.

Rufus "Super Midnight" Carter is an African-American kickboxing champion and antiques dealer who secretly works for the CIA. He is a light-hearted character who helps to draw out Shang Chi's sense of whimsy in his several appearances. Carter's unusual nickname is accounted for by his origin. A colleague challenged Doug Moench to write a story using "Carter's Super Midnight" (the name of a brand of carbon paper) as a title

[GNR]

Tony Jaa hands down!

[deemar325]

Rick Yune! Shang-chi I'm feeling it.:up:

[Nightwing]

Rick Yune is great.

[blah]

I don't wanna sound too mainstream, but how about Jet Li?

[BT18]

^ way too old

[tamron]

Jet also said recently that he's retiring from action flicks.

[The Punisher]

I say Tony Jaa. If he spoke some english he would be great. The stunts he does would give the movie a more realistic feel. So i say Jaa all the way.

[The Punisher]

I see him hear. :up:

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/news/images/0304/shang.jpg

[Frico]

I see him hear. :up:

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/news/images/0304/shang.jpg

Nice pic.

[RockSP]

Shang Chi speaks fluent English though...does Jaa?

My thoughts exactly.

[deemar325]

OK now since the movie is in production i decided to start this thread!!:)
No one has been casted yet and it seems no one knows who can play the
Master of Kung Fu.

So let's start everyone!!!
Post who you think is the perfect Shang-Chi.

I'll go first!!
For me i think Tony Jaa is the perfect Shang-Chi i mean he just looks the part!!

Anyone Agree??

http://www.tonyjaa.org/gallery/albums/myupload/Tony%20Jaa/Photoshot/normal_004.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)http://asskicr.calzinger.net/superheros/images/shangchi.jpg

Whose your pick?


OK now I'm feeling ya on this on!:up:

[The Punisher]

My thoughts exactly.

I don't think Jaa speaks english.

[Captain_America]

Will Yun Lee would be my choice for the role.

He's a great choice.

What do you guys think?

[bulok]

Shang-Chi was as much a thinker as he is a bruiser and frankly this guy doesn't look that deep. Neither do any of the pretty boys suggested here. The only one I can see that has been suggested is Jason Scott Lee. The guy was an actor and not really a martial artist but he pulled it off well in the Bruce Lee story.

Jason Scott gets my vote.

[Hypestyle]

so, um-- would people expect Jaa to learn English for the film, or be happy with subtitles?

and who should write-- and who should direct?

[Philly Phanboy]

so, um-- would people expect Jaa to learn English for the film, or be happy with subtitles?

and who should write-- and who should direct?

I'm not sold on Jaa being able to learn enough English. :O

- Cast either Shin Koyamada, Rick Yune or Brian Tee as Shang-Chi
- Hire Florent Emilio Siri as the director. He's one of the best upcoming action directors.
- Get David Hayter and Ethan Reiff/Cyrus Voris to write your story.
- Use Woo-ping Yuen as action choreographer

[FireandIce213]

I agree with whoever suggested this guy...looks just like shang chi, and speaks fluent english too!

http://www.completemartialarts.com/whoswho/actionstars/images/robinshou.jpg

[Still A ThorFan]

No one is going to see this movie if it actually comes out so this thread should be closed.

[Advanced Dark]

speak for yourself cause I'll be there.

[Advanced Dark]

I'm not sold on Jaa being able to learn enough English. :O

- Cast either Shin Koyamada, Rick Yune or Brian Tee as Shang-Chi
- Hire Florent Emilio Siri as the director. He's one of the best upcoming action directors.
- Get David Hayter and Ethan Reiff/Cyrus Voris to write your story.
- Use Woo-ping Yuen as action choreographer

I heard him 3 years ago in an interview speak some english fine. I imagine now he knows quite a bit more. It never stopped Arnold.

[FireandIce213]

No one is going to see this movie if it actually comes out so this thread should be closed.

which is precisely why u clicked on this thread in the first place huh? thanx for the info mr. psychic can i know my future while ur at it?

[mrdeeds]

Though I normally would automatically choose Dacascos, I think Jason Scott Lee would be perfect for Shang-Chi. He just fits the bill IMO.

[3dman27]

What about the guy from mortal kombat, no the old guy , the other one, he was also on Berverly Hills Ninja ROBIN SHOU

[3dman27]

hmm... one stumblling block- the Sax Rohmer estate owns the Fu Manchu name-- Marvel would have to license it, unless they chose to give him another name. In Black Panther #11, he has now taken the name 'Mr. Han'.
marvel gets around that by not mentioning his name

[Spider - Man]

that's it, I'm sure Beet's life would be much better without being on the Stern show.

ANYONE'S life would be better from having disassociated with that guy! That's sad when to have a "better life", someone has to be subjected to ridicule. Perhaps one of your future children will be allowed to be displayed on the Stern show. You'd be so proud.

As for the subject of this thread, Jaa looks identical to the comic rendering of the character. He is in a recently released (over here, anyway) movie called The Protector, I think. Looks pretty cool.

[Still A ThorFan]

speak for yourself cause I'll be there.

You and 10 other people. Come on you guys. If the FF4 failed here at home (only made 330 million because of the over seas numbers) and the Hulk and DD were killed by critics. What makes you think Shang Chi could even have a decent box office. They are wasting time and money on a character hardly any fan really knows about. Draws no SERIOUS interest what so ever.

[FireandIce213]

You and 10 other people. Come on you guys. If the FF4 failed here at home (only made 330 million because of the over seas numbers) and the Hulk and DD were killed by critics. What makes you think Shang Chi could even have a decent box office. They are wasting time and money on a character hardly any fan really knows about. Draws no SERIOUS interest what so ever.

Which is probably why u might get a big name like Tony Jaa to play him, really Shang-Chi is similar to characters that a lot of martial artists have portrayed in their movies.

[Spider - Man]

You and 10 other people. Come on you guys. If the FF4 failed here at home (only made 330 million because of the over seas numbers) and the Hulk and DD were killed by critics. What makes you think Shang Chi could even have a decent box office. They are wasting time and money on a character hardly any fan really knows about. Draws no SERIOUS interest what so ever.

Well, you're making this assumption on the basis of him being a relative unknown character. But as I said above, Jaa just released a movie about a character that no one knows ANYTHING about. he's just playing some character written for the screen. I just know the previews have him doing some absolutely amazing things onscreen. My point is that if people will go see him in a movie about an unknown character,they'd go see him as Shang-chi. Shang-chi would not be a movie that would require anywhere near a $100 million budget so it would probably profit if marketed properly. Then if it was a good movie, hopefully word-of-mouth would push profits a bit higher.

[FireandIce213]

Well, you're making this assumption on the basis of him being a relative unknown character. But as I said above, Jaa just released a movie about a character that no one knows ANYTHING about. he's just playing some character written for the screen. I just know the previews have him doing some absolutely amazing things onscreen. My point is that if people will go see him in a movie about an unknown character,they'd go see him as Shang-chi. Shang-chi would not be a movie that would require anywhere near a $100 million budget so it would probably profit if marketed properly. Then if it was a good movie, hopefully word-of-mouth would push profits a bit higher.

Exactly...This could be like Tony Jaa's version of Black Mask.

[3dman27]

Exactly...This could be like Tony Jaa's version of Black Mask.
and thats a good thing:ninja:

[Still A ThorFan]

It should go straight to DVD. Won't even come near being a blockbuster. What is the point of making a film if it isn't going to make some real money.

[The Punisher]

I see Tony Jaa as Shang-Chii. i saw the Protector and really the guy has the skills to pull off all sorts of martial arts movies. Thing is, we all know he doesn't speak english. Though I'm sure it's not that hard for him to learn.

Great thread.

[The Punisher]

http://www.tonyjaa.org/gallery/albums/myupload/Tony%20Jaa/Photoshot/normal_004.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

Oh, hell yeah. :up: