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Simu Liu Details Family Estrangement After Career Switch and Unexpected Fan Welcome in China

He discussed it on Late Night following his first trip to China in 15 years.

Overview

  • The actor said losing his accounting job and pursuing acting made him the “black sheep” at home, leading to a long ban from family trips.
  • He described his family’s reaction as severe, comparing the shame to being addicted to meth and living on the street.
  • Despite Shang‑Chi not releasing in China, he said dozens recognized him during the visit, with about 40 fans gathering at his hotel after he posted a photo.
  • He used the trip to reconnect with relatives, including a grandmother he had not seen in years.
  • Liu is promoting The Copenhagen Test on Peacock, and reports say he will reprise Shang‑Chi in Avengers: Doomsday, slated for December 18, 2026.