Actor Simu Liu became a fan favorite after portraying Shang-Chi in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ The Canadian actor will reprise the role in its sequel which is under development.
But a recent tweet from the 33-year-old actor isn’t sitting well with fans. Simu wrote a tweet about the Shang-Chi holiday special, mocking the cancellation of DC’s ‘Batgirl‘. His tweet has since gone viral and netizens have pointed out his behavior. Simu stated that the holiday special was canceled due to quality control issues.
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Simu Liu Mocks Cancellation Of ‘Batgirl’
Simu Liu has recently been receiving a lot of heat from fans of DC after he made fun of the cancellation of ‘Batgirl‘ in his recent tweet.
The ‘Shang-Chi’ actor put out a tweet saying, “I’m sorry to inform you guys that Disney has decided to scrap the Shang-Chi Holiday Special due to quality control concerns.”
This was a direct dig at ‘Batgirl‘s cancellation. He then added, “I had already filmed the entire thing. I even designed an all-gingerbread Ta Lo. RIP Shang Chi and the Legend of the TEEEN GOLDEN RIIIIINGS.”
I'm sorry to inform you guys that Disney has decided to scrap the Shang-Chi Holiday Special due to quality control concerns. I had already filmed the entire thing. I even designed an all-gingerbread Ta Lo. RIP Shang Chi and the Legend of the TEEEN GOLDEN RIIIIINGS
— Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) August 5, 2022
The tweet didn’t sit well with fans who were quick to call him out.
dude it’s not cool to joke about this when so many of your fellow industry peers’ hardwork has been thrown down the drain
— Molly 💚 YIBO DAY (@mpychu) August 5, 2022
People urged him not to make fun of this situation as a lot of hard went into making the film.
Please don't like or share this. You may not have stared in an expensive HBO comic book movie that just got cancelled, but I'm willing to bet some of your friends stared in an expensive HBO comic book movie that just got cancelled, and you liking this will make them feel bad.
— Eric Aschner (Parody) (@EricAschner) August 5, 2022
Warner Bros. Shelves DC Film ‘Batgirl’
Warner Bros recently shelved their $90 million project, a solo ‘Batgirl’. Starring Leslie Grace, the film was supposed to arrive on HBO Max this year.
This unexpected move is attributed to a leadership change in the studio as Warner Bros. Discovery has hired a new CEO, David Zaslav. According to The Hollywood Reporter, David is prioritizing cost-cutting measures and focusing on making theatrical films rather than projects for streaming services.
Batgirl had a production budget of nearly $80 million, but the cost ballooned to nearly $90 million due to COVID-19 protocols. The film did an audience test screening where it scored in the low 60s. But sources say this cannot be a reason to shelve a film forever.
The move has since received widespread criticism from fans. It also led DC Films president Walter Hamada to exit the studio. But he has now agreed to stay at least until the release of Black Adam.
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