Marvel star's racist Tinseltown tantrum: 'Put some asians in actually something proper now'

[ad_1] <img class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="61297d5317971b90dbb8c7ca752752fa" id="820d7" src="https://www.conservativereview.com/media-library/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRoZWJsYXplLmNvbS9tZWRpYS1saWJyYXJ5L21hcnZlbC1zdGFyLXMtcmFjaXN0LXRpbnNlbHRvd24tdGFudHJ1bS1wdXQtc29tZS1hc2lhbnMtaW4tbGl0ZXJhbGx5LWFueXRoaW5nLXJpZ2h0LW5vdy5wbmc_aWQ9NjIyODM0ODcmYW1wO3dpZHRoPTEyNDUmYW1wO2hlaWdodD03MDAmYW1wO2Nvb3JkaW5hdGVzPTAsMCwxLDAiLCJleHBpcmVzX2F0IjoxNzkyMzY4NDUwfQ.aZosgeKPNjC-yw2cQOcbI5Zo3cGsEeR314gIkNNPbHU/image.jpg" /> Actor Simu Liu is begging Hollywood studios for extra race-based casting — particularly, his race.

The Chinese language-born, Canada-raised Liu just lately took to social media to share a collage of screenshots of a few of his fellow Asian actors lamenting how onerous it's to land main roles.

"Put some asians in actually something proper now," Liu added as commentary. "The quantity of backslide in our illustration onscreen is f**king appalling."

'We’re combating a deeply prejudiced system. And most days it SUCKS.'

White on rice Citing Hollywood's obvious worry that Asian-centric movies are "dangerous," Lui identified the success of films like his 2022 Marvel debut, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," in addition to 2018's "Loopy Wealthy Asians," which grossed $174 million in 2018 in opposition to a $30 million finances.

"No asian actor has ever misplaced a studio even near 100 million {dollars}," Liu ranted. "However a white dude will lose 200 million TWICE and roll proper into the subsequent tentpole lead. We’re combating a deeply prejudiced system. And most days it SUCKS."

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Simu Liu says Asian illustration in Hollywood stays "f*cking appalling."“Put some Asians in actually something proper now. The quantity of backslide in our illustration onscreen is f*cking appalling. Studios assume we're dangerous... No Asian actor has ever misplaced a studio even… pic.twitter.com/EY30BNmhGn— Selection (@Selection) November 26, 2025 Chinese language checkers Liu’s cries of systemic discrimination didn't obtain the keen welcome they could have only a few years in the past.

On X, investigative journalist Robby Starbuck famous that the movie business in Liu's native China largely employs Chinese language actors.

"Virtually none are White. Is that some sort of unfair prejudice too?" he requested. "No, it isn't."

As Fandom Pulse reported, others mocked Liu's obvious recycling of "woke speaking factors from 2018."

One other reader said, "Talking as an asian: illustration doesn't matter. Good tales matter. The best casting for the roles matter. Good appearing issues."

About 99% of actors in movies made on mainland China are Asian. Virtually none are White. Is that some sort of unfair prejudice too? No, it’s not. It is sensible as a result of a lot of the market viewing them are Asian too. Individuals have to cease whining. Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) November 28, 2025 Asian persuasion Again on Threads, nonetheless, Liu obtained a plethora of assist from girls who agreed that extra Asian males must be in lead roles.

"The tales of Asians within the US go deep ... the tales need to be advised," wrote Karen Johnstone.

Leanne Dinverno mentioned, "We will’t get Asian leads in a romcom regardless of expertise and viewers enchantment and confirmed success."Whereas Jayne Nelson added, "I swear it is slipping again to 'third henchman from the left in an enormous battle scene' and COME ON. It is not the Nineteen Eighties anymore."

One of many actors cited within the unique put up Liu shared was "The Good Place" star Manny Jacinto, who complained about being lower out of a Tom Cruise film in 2024.

"It is as much as us — Asian-People, individuals of shade — to be that [for ourselves]," Jacinto mentioned on the time. "We will not watch for someone else to do it. If we wish greater tales on the market, we have now to make them for ourselves."