Director, Destin Daniel Cretton, surprised fans at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles opening night of SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS by giving an introduction of the film.
At the special opening night showing of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, hosted by Nerdist and Laura Sirikul, Director Destin Daniel Cretton surprised fans by giving and introduction to the film. The showing took place at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
#ShangChi director Destin Daniel Cretton dropped by our @ElCapitanThtre fan premiere to open the film ✨ pic.twitter.com/fg6Cl1TOXO
— Nerdist (@nerdist) September 3, 2021
Fans came in cosplay of many of the characters featured in the film, including Shang-Chi, Wenwu, Xialing, and Wong. More photos from unforgettable night and the special surprise appearance below.
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About Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan, and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu, Shang-Chi’s father; as well as Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Yuen Wah, Ronny Chieng, Zach Cherry, and Dallas Liu.
Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham wrote the screenplay and the screen story is by Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton.
Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings hits theaters September 3rd!
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