SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS Will NOT Feature Fin Fang Foom Confirms Simu Liu

SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS Will NOT Feature Fin Fang Foom Confirms Simu Liu

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu confirms the upcoming Marvel Studios movie will not feature Fin Fang Foom, elaborating on the approach that's being taken to the hero in the MCU.

By JoshWilding - Jun 02, 2021 02:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Shang-Chi
Source: NBC News

With Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Marvel Studios is clearly looking to move away from the stereotypes that surrounded the character during his earliest comic book adventures. As a result, the titular hero's father is no longer Fu Manchu, and will instead be known as Wenwu (a.k.a. The Mandarin).

Rumours have still persisted that we'll see Fin Fang Foom appear in the movie, but Shang-Chi himself, Simu Liu, has debunked those reports in a recent interview with NBC News.

While the site doesn't share a direct quote, it's noted that "Liu said, that some questionable elements from the source material, like the shape-shifting dragon-like being puzzlingly named 'Fin Fang Foom,' do not make an appearance in the movie." Despite that, LEGO sets and Funko Pops have confirmed that we will see a water dragon named The Great Protector. 

"We knew that we were potentially navigating a minefield, especially when looking at this property that was created by two white men in the 1970s at the height of the kung fu craze," the actor said. "We have not shied away from ripping out whatever doesn't work in 2019, 2020, 2021."

"From the moment that Marvel Studios decided that there needed to be a voice for Asian characters and a lead Asian character in the space of the [Marvel Cinematic Universe], they have all kind of considered what the best way was to incorporate a story that both celebrates Asianness and all of its wonderful dimensions, and its facets and its nuances, and also celebrates martial arts."

There will inevitably be some fans left feeling disappointed that Foom is being left on the page, but it's a decision that makes sense. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is clearly heading down a more authentic route, and that's ultimately going to be extremely beneficial for the superhero. 

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is set to be released in theaters on September 3, 2021.

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bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 6/2/2021, 2:36 AM
I get the problem with Fu Manchu, but what is the deal with Fin Fang Foom actually? It's a dragon from outer space right, so technically it isn't even Asian?
Kumkani
Kumkani - 6/2/2021, 2:58 AM
@bkmeijer - Because it's a name that tries to sound 'Asian' but makes no sense nor does it exist in any Asian or Chinese language..
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 6/2/2021, 3:03 AM
@Kumkani - yeah okay I can understand that
The1st
The1st - 6/2/2021, 6:29 AM
@Kumkani - I wonder if it had been possible to actually tie it to mythology, but after years of this I guess the safe thing to do was steer clear. I don't think Marvel has learned if Native American Cap is any indication.
PerrinNation1
PerrinNation1 - 6/2/2021, 2:36 AM
I’m kinda bummed out. I just wanted to live long enough to hear someone in a serious big budget blockbuster movie say ‘Fin Fang Foom’.

MarvelousMarty
MarvelousMarty - 6/2/2021, 2:45 AM
Shame. I loved Foom.
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 6/2/2021, 2:58 AM
That’s some nonsense right there.What’s wrong with Fin Fang Foom?I kinda thought he wouldn’t really be here but was also hoping I was wrong but I don’t understand the problem with the name if I read that right.Seems like a reach to me but what do I know
SnideCut
SnideCut - 6/2/2021, 3:08 AM
@Tpo81 -the name is basically a non-asian person's (somewhat stereotypical) idea of what an Asian name would be.
NathanielX
NathanielX - 6/2/2021, 8:09 AM
@Tpo81 - It's like saying Ching Chong Ching.
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 6/3/2021, 12:56 PM
@NathanielX - except that name does sound stereotypical.Fin Fang Foom idk but I’ll take your word for it
JFerguson
JFerguson - 6/2/2021, 3:38 AM
If the movie is good, I hope we get a trilogy. My hopes are they add Iron Fist as well as manipulate a few of the C-tier villains from the marvel library.

Like 8-ball could easily become a kung fu villain with his pool stick or something.



JFerguson
JFerguson - 6/2/2021, 3:41 AM
@JFerguson - That thing is literally a bo staff
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/2/2021, 5:31 AM
@JFerguson - I forgot about him another marvel character made they don’t know what to do with in comics same with laughable stiltman
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/2/2021, 3:45 AM
Because China, same thing happened with mushu for Mulan. They really hate ghosts and dragons lmao, Disney will always bend the knee for the almighty global BO
TheManWithoutFear
TheManWithoutFear - 6/2/2021, 4:00 AM
Damn i love the name Fin Fang Foom. I don't associate it with sounding asian or being problematic at all. I just think it sounds fun.
Ace101
Ace101 - 6/2/2021, 6:08 AM
@TheManWithoutFear - You and me both mate.
SpideyQuad
SpideyQuad - 6/2/2021, 4:04 AM
this major-league "bums" me out, China sucks (they're not even going to show the movie over there)...
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/2/2021, 4:46 AM
As long as some kind of dragon shows up
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 6/2/2021, 4:58 AM
I was looking forward to the more fantastical elements, so this is kind of disappointing.

But I have to ask, if it’s about removing stereotypes... why keep the martial arts angle?
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/2/2021, 5:32 AM
I’m fine with it I’m glad I hate fin fang Foom talking dragon really this isn’t dragon ball
NathanielX
NathanielX - 6/2/2021, 8:24 AM
@dragon316 - well..
IcePyke
IcePyke - 6/2/2021, 5:35 AM
inkniron
inkniron - 6/2/2021, 5:53 AM
I don't know the history of the name but it never sounded implicitly Asian to me. It always sounded like an alternate take on the slang bing bang boom. I think the first times I ever heard that were from Italian mobsters in movies but has been incorporated in wide use by many others.


Ace101
Ace101 - 6/2/2021, 6:11 AM
@inkniron - agreed, the only reason people think it has some Chinese asian connection name wise is because the character happens to be associated with asian characters. But this a very likely origin. Or the whole Fe Fi fo fum thing from Jack and the beanstalk.
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