The Journey of Simu Liu: From Birthday Party Spider-Man to Shang-Chi

TLDRSimu Liu shares his journey from playing Spider-Man at kids' birthday parties to becoming a superhero in Shang-Chi. He discusses his favorite Jedi, the challenges of wirework, and his early career as an accountant. Plus, he reveals the impact of short films and representation in media.

Key insights

🕷️Simu Liu's journey from playing Spider-Man at kids' birthday parties to becoming Shang-Chi

🌟His favorite Jedi is Qui-Gon Jinn for his maverick qualities

🔥The challenges of wirework and performing in intense action sequences

🎥The impact of short films on his career and representation in media

💼His early career as an accountant and how it shaped his path as an actor

Q&A

What was the most challenging wirework scene in Shang-Chi?

Simu Liu describes the act 1 fight sequence, which involved suspended buses twisting and moving.

Why did Simu Liu enjoy making short films?

Short films allowed him to create content on a low budget and showcase his skills.

What is Simu Liu's favorite Jedi?

His favorite Jedi is Qui-Gon Jinn for his maverick qualities and ability to see through the hypocrisy of the Jedi Order.

Did Simu Liu enjoy being an accountant?

No, Simu Liu admits that he was a terrible accountant and often made errors in his work.

Where is the strangest place Simu Liu has seen his Getty stock images?

Simu Liu saw his own stock image on the wall of a martial arts dojo, despite it being a photo of him doing Zumba.

Timestamped Summary

01:34Simu Liu shares his journey from playing Spider-Man at kids' birthday parties to becoming a superhero in Shang-Chi.

09:26Simu Liu reveals Qui-Gon Jinn as his favorite Jedi for his maverick qualities and ability to see through the Jedi Order's hypocrisy.

01:53He discusses the challenging wirework scene in Shang-Chi's act 1 fight sequence, involving suspended buses twisting and moving.

03:33Simu Liu explains why he enjoyed making short films, citing their low budget and ability to showcase his talent.

05:49He admits to being a terrible accountant and often making errors in his work, which led to his career change.

06:25Simu Liu shares the strangest place he's seen his Getty stock images: on the wall of a martial arts dojo and the cover of an accounting textbook.