Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Asian-American Superhero Movie ‘Shang-Chi’ for Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios has hired Destin Daniel Cretton to direct the Asian-American super hero tent pole based on Marvel Comics’ popular “Shang-Chi” character of the 1970s, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Dave Callaham is writing the script that will ultimately modernize the Shang-Chi story and character arc. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige is producing the film. Marvel’s Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Jonathan Schwartz are executive producers on the project.