This will be the western film debut for Leung, who is a popular star in the east.
In addition to Simu Liu as the title character, the film will also include Awkwafina and Tony Chiu-Wai Leung as The Mandarin.
The fact that this film will be a debut of sorts for Leung, and likely many others, is an example of just the sort of opportunity the director is talking about.
Destin Daniel Cretton’s excitement for being part of something he did not have himself as a child is likely mirrored by the rest of the cast and crew who will be involved in Shang-Chi.