From Wong Fu to Marvel Superhero?! - Lunch Break 

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For once I'm actually having lunch while watching lunch break xD happy to enjoy lunch with you guys!! Amazing content as usual :)

The problem with using the "Mandarin" mantle, it was already used in the third Ironman. They will either address it or use another main villain

YESSS!! I'M SO EXCITED!!

Simu Liu, Randall Park, Anna Akana... I see a pattern here: if you’re an Asian-American actor, work w/ Wong Fu first and then you’ll get cast in a Marvel film!

Y’all may not be MARVEL, but you guys are still heroes in my eyes :’)

The background of the calendar is of Simu Liu; it definitely fits the theme of this video HAHAHA

Coming out in Chinese New Year.....I better see a lion dance at the red carpet premiere

“‘Look at his eyes- they’re so small’, ‘but that’s what y’all look like’” I’m hollering

Awkwafina on a future lunch break?

This is obviously super cool and awesome. But I think it’s still just a step in the right direction. My dream situation would be where we have a Marvel superhero (i.e. let’s say another Spider-Man or some other hero from the comics) who grew up in the US and happens to be Asian. Kind of like how always be my maybe was a rom-com that happened to have an Asian cast. That being said congrats to Simu for helping Hollywood go in the right direction!

You know what i low-key think kevin feigi watches wong fu secretly. I feel like it for some reason 😅

In other Asian American culture news, there is an Asian Presidential Candidate that just qualified for the 3rd and 4th democratic debates. He is pretty good too! #yang2020

I especially enjoyed the discussion distinguishing the western asian discussion and the homeland Asian discussion.

Congrats to Simu, but now I want to see a studio-backed Wong Fu film released nationwide next!

If there is one thing that the MCU nails every movie, it's the casting. Simu is gonna kill it as Shang Chi!

Wong Fu's secret agent in Marvel is Ashley Matsunami.

to be fair tilda swinton was not hollywood's fault. They didn't want to white wash it. It was actually (ironically enough) china's fault. They were too sensitive to have a character from Tibet (because racism) and they didn't want to disrespect the Tibetans by changing the character to Chinese. i personally thought it was fine to have tilda swinton take on the role. she was great as the ancient one. they even make a joke about it. when dr strange thinks the ancient one was the old asian guy at first.

they seriously changed the calendar to simu's shot😂

I heard about the whole eastern Asians, their standards of beauty you can spot from how their actors look, the men are usually very beautiful and pretty, just like the beauty standards in South Korea. Calling simu ugly is hella crazy though, he's a beautiful man.

Well the thing about Iron Fist is that in the comics, he is a white character. So it’s cool that people wanted him to be Asian, he is mainly a white guy who grew up in k’un l’un, learning Asian fighting techniques and culture

Everyone at Wongfu is already a Superhero, at least for me :3!

Regarding the small eye joke. Many people in China do consider big eyes as a good looking feature. But they are not like comparing the size of their eyes to white people or black people or in general non-Asian people. They are actually comparing among themselves cause over 99.9% of people in China are Chinese. And that's why Chinese celebs or actors who are considered to be good looking usually have bigger eyes. There are exceptions though. With that being said, Simu Liu is not actually considered "ugly" but more like an average or above average looking. Like some people consider him hot, some not so much. But in China people want some good looking people to cast in the movie cause this is an Asian representation movie. They simply want somebody who is considered super hot under China's beauty standard to represent Asian people. I know some people may say that is shallow or superficial but Simu Liu to them at this point is just a name and a face. Unlike you guys who have worked with him or watched him on television, many people don't really know about his personality or how good an actor he is so basically the only thing they can comment on is his appearance. I think people's focus will be shifted to the movie itself later on when there are more details coming out. I hope you guys can see this and share this with Simu so you may have a better idea how and why some mainland people felt it that way. There are quite some misunderstanding between the two groups right now and I wish this can help.

Dang, I didn't think about how his casting would affect Yappie.

Being an Asian person myself, I wonder why it is so important to some that it should be written by Asian writers. I’m just posing this question out there but in Wong fu’s shorts they have white, black, Latino people so should everything that those people say be written by their respective races? It’s not, it’s written by Wong Fu.

I wish I could have discussions like this with people IRL

Hollywood needs more Asian super heroes 🔥

Excited for it hopefully they do the asian community good. Cause we've been dissed at in hollywood a lot

maybe they watched Lunch Break to figure out what the Asian-American community wanted 😅

I just got the Simu Old Spice Pre Roll Ad.!

I wish they had mention Ryan Potter as Beast Boy. Also someone they've worked with, and I personally found it really cool that a role not written as a particular race was given to a half-Asian actor.

About the eyes small thing: that's not a stereotype in China. Like, none of my Chinese friends believe the stereotype, while it seems most of my Asian American friends believe it (or at least think there's some truth to the stereotype). I think it's important to note that even though (or maybe because) China doesn't have the same racial diversity as the US, they distinguish between different areas (provinces, cities, etc.). Sometimes certain AREAS in China are known for certain features (such as small eyes or cunning business people), but there are a lot of the common Chinese stereotypes in the US that are just nonexistent in China as a whole, such as small eyes.

Phil: Simu didn't quit his job, he was let go by PWC. Their massive loss and definitely a blessing in disguise for Simu!

watching this again after seeing Shang Chi in theaters :') so so happy for Simu and what this movie is doing for the AAPI community!

It is pretty much like Crazy Rich Asians as a step forward for Asian American cinematic practitioners to get their voice heard in mainstream Hollywood community. But it truly doesn't have that much to do with China. They could probably just make two editions at the end of the day to cater to their China Chinese audience and Chinese American audience respectively.

coming back to this after seeing the movie is incredibly satisfying :) a lot of positive predictions came true lol

"That's what y'all look like!!" Savage LMAO

I noticed Asian RU-vidrs all claim Simu as one of their own but people like me know him from the hit CBC/Netflix comedy Kim’s Convenience. Disappointed that there’s not a single mention of that.

I hope Wong Fu can cameo in the movie

Just watched the video on Asian Boss and a couple people were just rude with how they showed their dislike of him as the lead

Meeting Mommy made me cry

gosh i can't stop admiring how pretty this set is. :)

So happy for Simu!! I am happy to see more diversity in Hollywood But, seriously, what about Yappie 2?

Really appreciate y'all mentioning the difference in perspectives and needs of PRC Chinese vs Chinese Americans....issa good point!!

Wong Fu is connected to almost every Asian celebrity. Simu Liu, Brandon Soo Hoo, Sleightlymusical, Harry Shum Jr., Mike Bow, etc... Wong Fu knows everyone! I love Wong Fu production

7:58 That Matrix glitch though...

I second that Marvel is a part of the WongFu cinematic universe

First: Asians as mains on the big screen. Second: Asian in the White House #yang2020

Beyond hype for Simu! Cool to see this shift in casting and stories being told!!!

First off how this all happened is so crazy and crazy awesome! Secondly, speaking as comic book geek myself, I have to say that you guys did a really good job talking about this topic. Kudos!

Wongfu is da stepping stone!

Do you guys think this movie is dedicated to the China market or to Asian Americans? If it's for the Chinese market, why didn't they use Chinese actors that the Chinese market would recognize? Does Simu Liu or Aquafina even speak mandarin or cantonese?

Huh I already know that the Asian stuntman is gonna be Simu himself unlike the others they have to have a stuntman to do it for them. Shame on the other people who aren't doing their own stunts. Be like Jackie Chan

One question I have . Some of my friends are mad about “another”Asian martial arts film.I don’t really see a problem with them. whats bad about Asian martial arts films bc I grew up on it I don’t really see a problem 😅so if someone could give me a new perspective that be great 👍

I'm always wondering what you guys are eating!

Looking forward to a Yappie 2.

I am super excited for it!!!

Hi guys can you upload your podcasts in spotify? Thankssss ❤

get Awkwafina on Wong Fu

Congratulations Simu. Now for some trivia. About the 7:00 mark there is a shot of a dozen white actors who played various Asians in the past. How many of them can you name? (You don't have to play if it upsets you. Frankly, some of them make me barf. John Wayne anyone?)

That calendar in the back.

Uh, wasn’t Simu in Netflix’s Kim’s Convenience first?

I have been assuming the character was called The Mandarin because of the position, not the language/people. Because if it was supposed to be the language/people, it's kind of awkward to have a Cantonese guy play that part...

Hope the movie turns out well!

The way Benson eats shrimp is little disturbing. Who eats it from the middle?

As a Canadian so proud of Simu Liu!

Talking about Asians while using folks??? Where are the chopsticks???

"I get to play an oriental in this movie" Son when I say my whole body clenched up in cringe

Taylor is right 👉 about differences between China Chinese vs Overseas Chinese. Malaysian Chinese Cantonese here 😊

hello mwf, the mandarin language is not the sophisticated class from before or after - they were HANS men - big bone (meat eaters) and square heads of the north - (very very apologies) similar to the northern korean men who are descendants of HANS men. outside of the wall. the little city of canton (outside) hong kong was the last of the chinese saying thank you to london in 1997. the government that established said we will let them stay and the cantonese were the democratic (jury) that was there in their city. that is sophistication. mr chris - pls note there is 20/80 old canton lobbyist group out there ran by cantonese. please maybe annex this video. elle for xie xie - yum cha

Well, y'll don't know about COVID-19 yet. 2021 is so far awayyy. now here we are.

Yappie 2!!!!!

Phil breaking it down

MY WISH... is that Marvel Studios will green light Namor with Charles Michael Davis (who played Marcell in the CW's The Originals). So Charles is half Filipino half Black, and what if they played off the idea/trend of Jason Momoa being half Polynesian being Aquaman. So this version of Namor/Sub-Mariner would be half Wakandan and half Filipino. Okay, stay with me... it's not far fetch. In Endgame folks like New Rockstars have theorized Wakanda already knows about Marvel's Atlantis (they talked about an earthquake in the Ocean) and who's to say that this Atlantis isn't a sister tribe or ancient off shoot of Wakanda. Gahhh I need to make a video about this as to speak it into the universe lol.

And they did amazing 😌

This is such a good conversation about the difference between China Chinese and Chinese Americans. Thank you!

Shang Chi going to be amazing!

IT'S TIME TO MAKE ASIAN MALE Superhero episodes guys!!! We NEED IT!!

Literally waited over 2 years since seeing this episode to see it, and just saw it. Amazing.

Ive noticed...in Asia what is consodered "good looking" or "pretty" depends on how "White" aka caucasian the person looks. Thats why Asians get the eye-lid surgery and broadening their noses.

This is cool how you celebrate your friendship with Simu. You talk about his achievements and stuffs. Do you have commentaries after you’ve seen the Shang-Chi film for lunch break?

Looking forward to seeing the the trailer once it comes out?!?! Even though it will be still a long while, to be honest I don't what to expect as I have never heard of this character from the Marvel Universe. Knowing Marvel's movies, it's going to be AWESOME!!! I also would be interested to hear your guys take on Lunch Break about the controversial discussion on the portrayal of "BRUCE LEE'S" character in Quentin Tarantino's new movie Once a Upon a Time in Hollywood?!?!...

11:10 They will. There will be more chinese focused movies and roles. But they will filled by China chinese.

Perfect casting!

The use of "western" still makes me cringe, but the point comes across, I think. It implies Asian Americans (or Canadians) somehow belong in the East. It's easier to just say "mainstream American" media or something.

"I hope they don't see Asian Americans as an extension of our homeland". Pleased to say this movie was so centered around the western Asian experience. Everything was an extension of us, lol

DAMN this video won me over wongfu :'-) respect

The China Chinese / Koreans, they like tall, white, and feminine man. Asian Americans are way more masculine.

Don’t forget Ludi Lin was in Aquaman and Power Rangers

Will they make Shang Chi (Simu Liu) have an Asian accent? If so, Simu might need to brush up on it as his natural speaking accent is very good (i.e. not Asian sounding)

The father and son relationship would be really cool because Asians are really big on family especially things like filial piety.

I'd love to hear your reaction and perspective about the Shang-Chi trailer.

AAAAAAAAAA THIS IS SO AMAZING!!!

Who's here after the bomb of a trailer got released? P.S. Looking forward to see him in action as the greatest martial artist in the MCU

hi Wong fu!

The point about how Asian-Americans see the film industry is completely different than Asian in Asia is so on point.

Dont trust prc chinese western chinese more sound minded hahahaha

I am ecstatic for asians of all kinds with Shang Chi officially under way to be the first Asian superhero on the big screen in Hollywood. This said, all Marvel universe movies are only considered a success if they can win audience in Asia, as a majority of revenue coming from there. Shanghai is different from Black Panther, which hails a unifying positive image towards African americans throughout the movie. Shang Chi has an arguably latent rivaling storyline between China and America. The studio has to carefully craft the storyline not to instigate any adversity by vilifying Asian culture, especially the part regarding the China-beloved Tony Leung playing the villain Mandarin (formerly Fu Manchu, a controversial stereotypical figure created by the West). Any serious putdown of the Asian culture will impact its worldwide movie revenue, thus putting Shang-Chi to be the last Asian superhero of its kind in big screen.

There's so much to unpack in the video. esp. the dichotomy of asian migrants in westernised countries and asians who grew up in asia. how we consume media representation in such a contradicting way that westerners might not understand.

can't remake the mandarin, they already established him since the ironman movies (ten rings and the third movie)