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Black Lotus
There is actually another and, arguably, more intriguing way that Wong could be involved in the Thunderbolts’ MCU story. This time, however, it would not be as an ally to the team, but as an enemy to one of its members in particular — namely Academy Award nominee Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. The villain in question is not known to anyone by her real name, but goes by Black Lotus.
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Sky NewsThe Black Lotus is a highly skilled assassin who wields a deadly, multi-bladed fan and is best known from the comics as one of the most notorious enemies of the Black Widow. While there is very little chance of us seeing this character face off against Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff (unless the MCU brought the late Avenger back for another flashback), I think it would be a fun idea to see her reinterpreted as an adversary of Natasha’s sister, Yelena, who has, essentially, taken her place since her death. Not to mention, this role would be a very cool way to see Wong really bring out her bad side in a more diabolical way.
Lady Deathstrike
Then again, on second thought, if we really want to see Wong go bad in the MCU and in a big way, I have an even badder and bigger role in mind. By casting her as this ruthless mutant, Wong would also become a part of, just about, the franchise’s most highly anticipated installment at the moment: its X-Men movies reboot. The villain in question: Lady Deathstrike.
Previously played by Kelly Hu in one of the best X-Men movies so far, 2003’s X2: X-Men United, the mutant otherwise known as Yuriko Oyama has often been a subject of comparison to Wolverine, given that she also possesses a regenerative healing factor, a skeleton coated in Adamantium, and retractable, razor-sharp claws. The major differentiating factor here is that her claws are also her fingernails. This striking character is among the X-Men villains I would love to see reinterpreted for the MCU, especially if Wong was given the chance to bring her to life this time.
Tyger Tiger
Considering the fact that Ali Wong is in the business of making people feel happy with the power of laughter, I can understand if it might be a little jarring to see her play someone so cold and vicious. So, that being said, perhaps we should take baby steps with her MCU induction and instead consider her for the role of a Marvel character who is a more even blend of good and bad, such as Tyger Tiger.
Born Jessán Hoan, this woman used to work at her family’s bank until it was robbed by the cybernetically advanced gang known as the Reavers — previously depicted in 2017’s Logan — who kidnapped her with the intention of making her their financial expert, until she was rescued by the X-Men. However, her survival of the ordeal arose suspicion among her remaining family members, who ostracized her, leading her to seek a new life on the island of Madripoor, where she became a notorious crime lord and frequent ally of one of its most famous inhabitants, Wolverine. I think her unique story is one that would be really interesting to include when the X-Men are brought back in the MCU, and Wong could bring something truly refreshing to the role.
Leiko Wu
While the chance to tell unique stories and portray refreshing characters is one thing, what is the number one reason why actors sign on for superhero titles? The chance to kick some ass, of course, which is something that Wong has not yet done in any of her comic book adaptations so far. Thus, I figured our final potential character choice should be a certified ass-kicker, and one with a lot of potential to show up in the MCU at some point.
A heroic character of this sort who came to mind was Leiko Wu — a woman of Chinese-British ancestry whose expert martial skills make her a trusted ally of Shang-Chi and, eventually, a loving romantic partner of his, too. This warrior would be a fun addition to the upcoming Shang-Chi sequel, especially with Wong in the role.
In addition to being funny, Ali Wong is a talented enough performer to earn the right of being among the actors who have switched sides from DC movies to Marvel movies. Hopefully, one of these characters ends up being her ticket in one day.
"Peter Pan" has been adapted countless times for the big and small screen.
But for Jude Law, none compares to his memories of acting out the story with his young son Rafferty, now 26.
Growing up, "his love of it was so infectious," recalls Law, who stars in the Disney+ film "Peter Pan & Wendy" (streaming Friday). "Playing that with him was probably my favorite version, until this one."
Directed by David Lowery ("The Green Knight") and featuring Law as Captain Hook, the live-action remake leans into the bittersweet coming-of-age theme of J.M. Barrie's 1911 novel. Here's how the new movie updates Disney's 1953 animated classic:
Jude Law's Captain Hook isn't a mustache-twirling villain
Unlike flamboyant past versions of Hook, this iteration is deeply tragic. Over the course of the film, we learn that Hook has a complex history with Peter Pan (Alexander Molony) that goes beyond swordplay, which makes him more "frightening" yet "sympathetic," Law says. He also looks less dapper and more grizzled than the animated character.
"I wasn't really interested in necklaces and earrings," Law says. "I wanted him to be a tactical pirate. I liked the idea that his hat and coat are from different admiralties: that he would've conquered a Spaniard, or a Frenchman, or an Englishman and taken these as trophies to wear. And I loved that he was disheveled and very much the symbol of scarred aging. He dyed his hair and was clearly trying to hide he was falling apart."
Wendy is a broody teen who doesn't want to grow up
Wendy (Ever Anderson) has the most fleshed-out arc in this adaptation. In the beginning, she butts heads with her parents and revolts against boarding school, but eventually comes to realize that there is genuine joy in getting older. "We've all felt that sense of being yanked out of our comfort zone and lashing out," Lowery says. "What I wanted her to do was to learn how to go through this inevitable change with a sense of grace. That was one of the key cornerstones for the movie: to get to that point where she sees that growing up doesn't have to be wrong."
The Lost Boys no longer 'exclude anyone'
Peter's mischievous cohorts in Neverland are no longer just Lost Boys, but rather, Lost Kids. Girls and boys of different races make up the group, which also includes a teenager with Down syndrome (Noah Matthews Matofsky). "I've got so many nieces and nephews who would all love to go on this adventure," Lowery says. "Then I started thinking of all the other kids around the world who (love this story). I wanted them all to be able to take part and see themselves in it."
Adds Law: "It just broadens the sense of, 'Oh, Neverland is in my mind and I can go there if I want.' And why would you exclude anyone from that?"
Yara Shahidi's Tinker Bell is kinder and more supportive
In most retellings of this story, Tinker Bell is jealous of Wendy and wants to keep Peter for herself. But Lowery wanted to do away with any romantic rivalry, instead showing how Tink teaches Wendy to fly. Later, Wendy saves Tink and helps the fairy find her voice. "The old version, while iconic in its own right, just didn't hold water anymore," Lowery says. "There's this frustration when you watch, like, 'These two characters could be so complementary.' Why wouldn't we take advantage of that and allow them to change one another for the better?"
Live-action Tiger Lily is a 'corrective' to the problematic original
Unsurprisingly, the live-action movie does away with the animated film's racist song and harmful stereotypes of Indigenous people. Instead, Lowery gave the reins to Native consultants and Alyssa Wapanatâhk, who plays warrior princess Tiger Lily. The actress pulled from her own Cree heritage to help ensure authenticity in everything from costumes to language.
"We wrote a version of Tiger Lily that I felt was not only integral to the story but was sort of a corrective to the original animated version, which is of course incredibly problematic," Lowery says. "But I'm a white dude writing this part and I wanted to hand it over to Alyssa, and let her invest the character with all the things that were important to her in terms of representing a culture."
The animated Crocodile was a lot more cutesy
In the animated movie, the Crocodile is a somewhat goofy reptile who swallowed Hook's hand and a ticking clock. But in the live-action remake, he's a massive, dinosaurian creature who's out for blood. Lowery pulled inspiration from one particular monstrosity in the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
"As a child, I remember loving the scene in the Rancor pit in 'Return of the Jedi,' where the Rancor is eating all of the guards. That was such a thrilling sequence," Lowery says. "And I was like, 'If we can bring a little bit of that to our crocodile, we'll be in great shape.' "
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