Simu Liu was “really nervous” when he faced this martial arts film legend in “Shang-Chi.”

After directing several action sequences alongside some well-known fighters, there is a co-star who Simu Liu feels honored to have competed against him. During his time on the set of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsThe actor was discouraged by the idea of sharing the screen with Michelle Yeohas she has martial arts training and is known for her stunt work in films such as Tiger & Dragon And SupercopBut according to Liu during a panel at Fan Expo Canada, the experience of playing alongside her was more than rewarding. He told the audience:

“When we did our scenes together and I had the opportunity to fight her, it was more of a dance fight. First of all, I was really nervous and secondly, she's so petite and graceful and I felt like a big, awkward piece of meat just dangling around. It worked for the scene, right? She's trying to teach me to find harmony with my body and it's very Tai Chi oriented. So it's very fluid, she kind of leads you through and I stumble. I didn't have to do much to get into character and she's great. Just the absolute best kind of person to hang out with.”

The Everything everywhere at once Star played Shang-Chi's aunt Ying Nan, who plays a central role in the protagonist's combat training. The character is responsible for teaching him the fighting style of the Ta Lo protectors and helping the main character fully embrace his heritage. Before working on this film, the actress starred in other Marvel productions and made her official MCU debut as Aleta Ogord in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2.

Michelle Yeoh's MCU return remains uncertain

Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings — Image via Disney+

Although Shang-Chi himself has confirmed that a sequel is in the works, Yeoh's involvement in the sequel is still uncertain. In an interview with Collider's own Christina RaddishLiu said he hopes Marvel can afford to bring the Oscar winner back to the set. In his words, “She's over the moon and just the queen of everything.” Much has yet to be revealed about the sequel, including when filming will begin, which cast members will return and what audiences can expect from the plot.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings can be streamed on Disney+.