The new Marvel-Netflix series has reportedly begun auditioning Asian actors for the role of 'Master of Kung Fu'.
- Mar 5, 2016
AceShowbiz - Shang-Chi is coming "Marvel's Iron Fist". The show has reportedly begun auditioning male actors of Asian descent for the role of "Master of Kung Fu" and son to noted villain Fu Manchu. The report comes from That Hashtag Show which broke the news of Finn Jones' casting as the title character.
The addition of Shang-Chi may help aid fans' disappointment after the show cast a Caucasian, instead of an Asian-American, for the lead role. Shang-Chi, whose martial art skills come from skill and training, may get his own spin-off series if the fan reception warrants it.
The new series follows Daniel Rand a.k.a. Iron Fist who returns to New York City after he has been missing for years. He will fight against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.
Filming on "Iron Fist" will begin in April. Scott Buck, who served as showrunner for the final seasons of "Dexter", will shepherd the Marvel-Netflix series. Carrie-Anne Moss may reprise her "Marvel's Jessica Jones" character Jeri Hogarth.
