Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»Movies»Shang-Chi Lands A Director As MCU Goes Martial Arts
    Movies

    Shang-Chi Lands A Director As MCU Goes Martial Arts

    Adam ChmielewskiBy Adam ChmielewskiMarch 17, 20192 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe has covered its fair share of territory over the years. New York, Wakanda, the planet where the Hulk fights Thor, Cleveland, even other dimensions. As we travel alongside our heroes through their adventures, several kinds of stories come to life. In many ways the comic book genre has mixed and merged with several subgenres to keep the final products feeling fresh. Because much like the protagonist of these movies, the genre battles a great adversary… the threat of being too repetitive.

    And let’s be honest, when it comes to the superhero film, we’ve already ventured into those waters.

    Speaking of H2O, DC chose to go underwater with Aquaman and now Marvel is going Martial Arts with their latest addition to the MCU, Shang-Chi. TheHollywoodReporter.com says the project landed director Destin Daniel Cretton, who was behind the 2013 movie Short Term 12, that actually starred Captain Marvel herself Brie Larson.

    Cretton will be the first Asian-American director to land an installment in the MCU and you can look out for his next project called Just Mercy. A film he wrote which also stars Larson and Michael B. Jordan. Dave Callaham, the dude who wrote Wonder Woman: 1984 and Zombieland: Double Tap is taking care of the screenplay.

    For those you who are unfamiliar with Shang-Chi, don’t worry I’m one of those people, allow me to give you a brief summary of the character. You’ve heard of the facial hairstyle the “Fu Manchu” right? Well in the comic book, Fu Manchu is Shang-Chi’s father and his son is one badass martial arts master. He’s a heightened individual, capable of dodging bullets and exceeding the realms of human physicality while not being a superhero. Until a later encounter with radiation that gave him the ability to clone himself. Like a truck load of clones.

    I’m already imagining a grand finale sequence where one man and his clones take on an entire army. If only the Avengers had him in Infinity War.

    Shang-Chi has yet to set a release date but here at Nerdbot we’ll be covering any developments.

    By Adam Chmielewski

    @PolishKaiju

    Photo Credits- Marvel Comics/Vulture.com

    Are you excited for the Shang-Chi movie? Let Nerdbot know in the comments!!

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleBehind Dark Specter: An Interview with Bruce Nachsin
    Next Article ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Tom & Jerry’ Set for 2021
    Adam Chmielewski
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • Instagram

    Adam Chmielewski is the latest Mid-Western transplant to take up residence in the City Of Angels. Aside from contributing to Nerdbot, he’s writing screenplays for film and television. Just like everyone else in Los Angeles.

    Related Posts

    Cameras Are Rolling on “Dune Part 3”

    July 8, 2025

    James Gunn’s “Superman” Brings Updated Meaning to the Man of Steel [Spoiler-Free Review]

    July 8, 2025

    Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action “Hot Wheels” Movie

    July 7, 2025

    Fantastic Four Baxter Building Listed on Zillow for $4.444 Million

    July 7, 2025
    "I Know What You Did Last Summer"

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Villain Seen at Huntington Beach

    July 5, 2025

    James Gunn Reveals Official “Superman” Spotify Playlist

    July 5, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    Body Found in Pasadena, CA Goodwill Donation Bin

    July 8, 2025

    Netflix “Monster” Season 4 May Focus on Lizzie Borden

    July 8, 2025

    Convicted Felon Billy McFarland Lists Fyre Fest for Sale on eBay

    July 8, 2025

    Cameras Are Rolling on “Dune Part 3”

    July 8, 2025

    Body Found in Pasadena, CA Goodwill Donation Bin

    July 8, 2025

    Convicted Felon Billy McFarland Lists Fyre Fest for Sale on eBay

    July 8, 2025

    James Gunn’s “Superman” Brings Updated Meaning to the Man of Steel [Spoiler-Free Review]

    July 8, 2025

    The F11PRO 2 Drone – Pro-Level Performance Meets Sleek Design

    July 3, 2025

    Cameras Are Rolling on “Dune Part 3”

    July 8, 2025

    James Gunn’s “Superman” Brings Updated Meaning to the Man of Steel [Spoiler-Free Review]

    July 8, 2025

    Jon M. Chu to Direct Live-Action “Hot Wheels” Movie

    July 7, 2025

    Fantastic Four Baxter Building Listed on Zillow for $4.444 Million

    July 7, 2025

    Netflix “Monster” Season 4 May Focus on Lizzie Borden

    July 8, 2025

    CD Projekt Red Confirm “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2” with Teaser

    July 5, 2025

    “South Park” Creators Call Paramount-Skydance Merger ‘S***show’

    July 4, 2025

    “Trainwreck: Storm Area 51” Gets Teaser for Netflix Docu

    July 2, 2025

    James Gunn’s “Superman” Brings Updated Meaning to the Man of Steel [Spoiler-Free Review]

    July 8, 2025

    The F11PRO 2 Drone – Pro-Level Performance Meets Sleek Design

    July 3, 2025
    "M3GAN," 2025

    “M3GAN 2.0” A Sequel That Forgets to Have Fun [Review]

    June 29, 2025

    “F1: The Movie” Thrilling Cars, Crash and Burn Story [Review]

    June 28, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.