February 27, 2006
Ang Lee on Shang-Chi
More Marvel comic characters are coming out way, and this one looks REALLY interesting. It has been confirmed that director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, The Hulk) has signed on to produce a film based on the Marvel character Shang-Chi. The good folks over at M&C; give us this:
Announced back in 2003 under the working title of 'The Hands of Shang-Chi, the movie will be based on the Marvel Comics hero of the 1980's - 90's, a young Kung-Fu master (Shang-Chi) who learns his father is the world's worst criminal and he must face him in battle.Sounds fantastic to me! The EVEN BETTER news on this is that Woo-Ping Yuen (fight choreographer 'Kill Bill', 'The Matrix Reloaded' - director 'Drunken Master') is singed on to direct the film. How many ways can you say "ACTION". I'm salavating already. MMMmmmm... King-Fu goodness.
Posted by John Campea at February 27, 2006 09:46 AM
Comments
Posted by: darren seeley at February 27, 2006 03:51 PM
The best thing about Shang Chi is that in Marvel lore he is a second stringer- not a lot of 'baggage'- the only major change woud be the name of his father. (In the comics, it was the Max Rohmer character of Fu Manchu) But even if you kept Chi's red ki, or went with the current 'leather' look, one thing is clear: he is an adaptable character.
As for the possible actors: while I'd like to see Donnie Yen or Tony Jaa, generally, it really isn't an issue. In fact, I'd have little problem with the filmmakers putting this in Hong Kong, and using Catonese, should they choose to do so. When the film gets to the States, no dubbing. Just subtitles. No joke.
-Sealer