Simu Liu Confirms The 2 Dream X-Men Shang-Chi Works With On Avengers: Doomsday [Exclusive]

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Marvel’s announcement of the cast for Avengers: Doomsday earlier this year included some surprises for fans. Among the 27 actors confirmed were several from the X-Men movies originally produced by Fox. Some of these veteran actors are returning to play their roles one last time before Marvel Studios introduces a new, younger cast in its upcoming X-Men reboot. While we know which X-Men actors will be appearing, their specific roles in the film remain a secret. However, recent comments from another cast member might give fans a hint of what to expect.

Simu Liu, known for his role in Marvel films, recently shared his excitement about working on Doomsday in an interview with ComicBook. He especially enjoyed the chance to collaborate with two actors he’s admired since childhood. While initially hesitant to reveal their names, he eventually confessed that getting to act alongside Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart was a dream come true, describing them as his “childhood heroes” and “legends” who made him feel like a fan all over again.

What Simu Liu’s Comments Tell Us About Avengers: Doomsday

With the release of Doomsday still a year away, Marvel is being very secretive about the film. The first teaser trailer mainly confirmed Chris Evans’ return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe rather than revealing details about the story. While we don’t know much yet, recent comments from Simu Liu have offered a small glimpse, confirming that the X-Men and the Avengers will share at least one scene. The big mystery now is what that meeting will be like. Liu only mentioned that Shang-Chi will interact with Magneto and Professor X, leaving it unclear whether they’ll be allies or enemies.

A popular idea about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie is that it will involve a conflict between the Avengers and the X-Men, as they try to make sense of complicated events happening across different universes. Rumors suggest Shang-Chi will be part of the new Avengers team in the film, and they might end up fighting the X-Men. It’s likely Doctor Doom’s actions will create problems across realities, leading the Avengers and X-Men to initially view each other as enemies before discovering Doom is the true villain. We might even see some fun, witty exchanges between Shang-Chi and the heroes he grew up admiring during an action-packed scene.

One exciting possibility is a team-up between the X-Men and the Avengers to fight Doom’s army. Shang-Chi could contribute to the planning, brainstorming with all the heroes as they develop a strategy. Whatever happens, seeing the Avengers and X-Men interact will be fun. It’s also a special moment because it feels like a full-circle event for the superhero genre. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen were part of the original X-Men film that helped launch comic book movies 25 years ago, and now they’re working with a new generation of actors, highlighting how much these films have evolved.

The Avengers movies are known for their big action scenes, but a lot of their charm comes from seeing the characters connect and interact. Some of the most memorable moments are actually just conversations between heroes. The new Doomsday film has a huge cast, and it’s great that the filmmakers remembered to focus on these interesting character dynamics. For a long time, the X-Men from Fox couldn’t be included in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but now, as the Multiverse Saga comes to a close, we finally get to see those long-awaited interactions.

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2025-12-24 18:13