Simu Liu, Randall Park, Anna Akana... I see a pattern here: if you’re an Asian-American actor, work w/ Wong Fu first and then you’ll get cast in a Marvel film!

HAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU

Y’all may not be MARVEL, but you guys are still heroes in my eyes :’)

“‘Look at his eyes- they’re so small’, ‘but that’s what y’all look like’” I’m hollering

The background of the calendar is of Simu Liu; it definitely fits the theme of this video HAHAHA

If there is one thing that the MCU nails every movie, it's the casting. Simu is gonna kill it as Shang Chi!

Coming out in Chinese New Year.....I better see a lion dance at the red carpet premiere

You know what i low-key think kevin feigi watches wong fu secretly. I feel like it for some reason 😅

I especially enjoyed the discussion distinguishing the western asian discussion and the homeland Asian discussion.

In other Asian American culture news, there is an Asian Presidential Candidate that just qualified for the 3rd and 4th democratic debates. He is pretty good too! #yang2020

Wong Fu's secret agent in Marvel is Ashley Matsunami.

Congrats to Simu, but now I want to see a studio-backed Wong Fu film released nationwide next!

they seriously changed the calendar to simu's shot😂

I wish I could have discussions like this with people IRL

This is obviously super cool and awesome. But I think it’s still just a step in the right direction. My dream situation would be where we have a Marvel superhero (i.e. let’s say another Spider-Man or some other hero from the comics) who grew up in the US and happens to be Asian. Kind of like how always be my maybe was a rom-com that happened to have an Asian cast. That being said congrats to Simu for helping Hollywood go in the right direction!

"That's what y'all look like!!" Savage LMAO

Wong Fu is connected to almost every Asian celebrity. Simu Liu, Brandon Soo Hoo, Sleightlymusical, Harry Shum Jr., Mike Bow, etc... Wong Fu knows everyone! I love Wong Fu production

I wish they had mention Ryan Potter as Beast Boy. Also someone they've worked with, and I personally found it really cool that a role not written as a particular race was given to a half-Asian actor.

I heard about the whole eastern Asians, their standards of beauty you can spot from how their actors look, the men are usually very beautiful and pretty, just like the beauty standards in South Korea. Calling simu ugly is hella crazy though, he's a beautiful man.

watching this again after seeing Shang Chi in theaters :') so so happy for Simu and what this movie is doing for the AAPI community!

Everyone at Wongfu is already a Superhero, at least for me :3!

Dang, I didn't think about how his casting would affect Yappie.

Literally waited over 2 years since seeing this episode to see it, and just saw it. Amazing.

First off how this all happened is so crazy and crazy awesome! Secondly, speaking as comic book geek myself, I have to say that you guys did a really good job talking about this topic. Kudos!

I am super excited for it!!!

For once I'm actually having lunch while watching lunch break xD happy to enjoy lunch with you guys!! Amazing content as usual :)

Well the thing about Iron Fist is that in the comics, he is a white character. So it’s cool that people wanted him to be Asian, he is mainly a white guy who grew up in k’un l’un, learning Asian fighting techniques and culture

coming back to this after seeing the movie is incredibly satisfying :) a lot of positive predictions came true lol

Beyond hype for Simu! Cool to see this shift in casting and stories being told!!!

I just got the Simu Old Spice Pre Roll Ad.!

Meeting Mommy made me cry

Hollywood needs more Asian super heroes 🔥

Phil: Simu didn't quit his job, he was let go by PWC. Their massive loss and definitely a blessing in disguise for Simu!

Really appreciate y'all mentioning the difference in perspectives and needs of PRC Chinese vs Chinese Americans....issa good point!!

I hope Wong Fu can cameo in the movie

This is such a good conversation about the difference between China Chinese and Chinese Americans. Thank you!

Awkwafina on a future lunch break?

to be fair tilda swinton was not hollywood's fault. They didn't want to white wash it. It was actually (ironically enough) china's fault. They were too sensitive to have a character from Tibet (because racism) and they didn't want to disrespect the Tibetans by changing the character to Chinese. i personally thought it was fine to have tilda swinton take on the role. she was great as the ancient one. they even make a joke about it. when dr strange thinks the ancient one was the old asian guy at first.

7:58 That Matrix glitch though...

That calendar in the back.

Wongfu is da stepping stone!

Perfect casting!

YESSS!! I'M SO EXCITED!!

Hope the movie turns out well!

It is pretty much like Crazy Rich Asians as a step forward for Asian American cinematic practitioners to get their voice heard in mainstream Hollywood community. But it truly doesn't have that much to do with China. They could probably just make two editions at the end of the day to cater to their China Chinese audience and Chinese American audience respectively.

Regarding the small eye joke. Many people in China do consider big eyes as a good looking feature. But they are not like comparing the size of their eyes to white people or black people or in general non-Asian people. They are actually comparing among themselves cause over 99.9% of people in China are Chinese. And that's why Chinese celebs or actors who are considered to be good looking usually have bigger eyes. There are exceptions though. With that being said, Simu Liu is not actually considered "ugly" but more like an average or above average looking. Like some people consider him hot, some not so much. But in China people want some good looking people to cast in the movie cause this is an Asian representation movie. They simply want somebody who is considered super hot under China's beauty standard to represent Asian people. I know some people may say that is shallow or superficial but Simu Liu to them at this point is just a name and a face. Unlike you guys who have worked with him or watched him on television, many people don't really know about his personality or how good an actor he is so basically the only thing they can comment on is his appearance. I think people's focus will be shifted to the movie itself later on when there are more details coming out. I hope you guys can see this and share this with Simu so you may have a better idea how and why some mainland people felt it that way. There are quite some misunderstanding between the two groups right now and I wish this can help.

I second that Marvel is a part of the WongFu cinematic universe

So happy for Simu!! I am happy to see more diversity in Hollywood But, seriously, what about Yappie 2?

Fun to watch this now that the movie has come out. You called it!

AAAAAAAAAA THIS IS SO AMAZING!!!

Excited for it hopefully they do the asian community good. Cause we've been dissed at in hollywood a lot

And they did amazing 😌

gosh i can't stop admiring how pretty this set is. :)

Being an Asian person myself, I wonder why it is so important to some that it should be written by Asian writers. I’m just posing this question out there but in Wong fu’s shorts they have white, black, Latino people so should everything that those people say be written by their respective races? It’s not, it’s written by Wong Fu.

About the eyes small thing: that's not a stereotype in China. Like, none of my Chinese friends believe the stereotype, while it seems most of my Asian American friends believe it (or at least think there's some truth to the stereotype). I think it's important to note that even though (or maybe because) China doesn't have the same racial diversity as the US, they distinguish between different areas (provinces, cities, etc.). Sometimes certain AREAS in China are known for certain features (such as small eyes or cunning business people), but there are a lot of the common Chinese stereotypes in the US that are just nonexistent in China as a whole, such as small eyes.

Phil breaking it down

Just watched the video on Asian Boss and a couple people were just rude with how they showed their dislike of him as the lead

maybe they watched Lunch Break to figure out what the Asian-American community wanted 😅

This is cool how you celebrate your friendship with Simu. You talk about his achievements and stuffs. Do you have commentaries after you’ve seen the Shang-Chi film for lunch break?

Hi guys can you upload your podcasts in spotify? Thankssss ❤

The way he ate the shrimp lol

Awesome that you guys discuss what can be problematic about these characters and this movie.

I'm always wondering what you guys are eating!

As a Canadian so proud of Simu Liu!

Feeling the pride for simu. 💕

Looking forward to a Yappie 2.

Looking forward to seeing the the trailer once it comes out?!?! Even though it will be still a long while, to be honest I don't what to expect as I have never heard of this character from the Marvel Universe. Knowing Marvel's movies, it's going to be AWESOME!!! I also would be interested to hear your guys take on Lunch Break about the controversial discussion on the portrayal of "BRUCE LEE'S" character in Quentin Tarantino's new movie Once a Upon a Time in Hollywood?!?!...

I noticed Asian KZfaqrs all claim Simu as one of their own but people like me know him from the hit CBC/Netflix comedy Kim’s Convenience. Disappointed that there’s not a single mention of that.

awkwafina was also on the movie in netflix with randall park...

Yappie 2!!!!!

One question I have . Some of my friends are mad about “another”Asian martial arts film.I don’t really see a problem with them. whats bad about Asian martial arts films bc I grew up on it I don’t really see a problem 😅so if someone could give me a new perspective that be great 👍

The Mandarin and the organization of the ten rings were first hinted in the very first Iron Man movie. You'll notice it if you go back and watch it. So the making of Shangchi really started over 10 years ago.

The problem with using the "Mandarin" mantle, it was already used in the third Ironman. They will either address it or use another main villain

"I get to play an oriental in this movie" Son when I say my whole body clenched up in cringe

The point about how Asian-Americans see the film industry is completely different than Asian in Asia is so on point.

11:10 They will. There will be more chinese focused movies and roles. But they will filled by China chinese.

IT'S TIME TO MAKE ASIAN MALE Superhero episodes guys!!! We NEED IT!!

Taylor is right 👉 about differences between China Chinese vs Overseas Chinese. Malaysian Chinese Cantonese here 😊

I'd love to hear your reaction and perspective about the Shang-Chi trailer.

hi Wong fu!

WOUUUUUH !!! GO SIMU !! GO SIMU !!!!!

There's so much to unpack in the video. esp. the dichotomy of asian migrants in westernised countries and asians who grew up in asia. how we consume media representation in such a contradicting way that westerners might not understand.

Phil is even more handsome in real life. Believe me.

Who's here after the bomb of a trailer got released? P.S. Looking forward to see him in action as the greatest martial artist in the MCU

Well, y'll don't know about COVID-19 yet. 2021 is so far awayyy. now here we are.

Don’t forget Ludi Lin was in Aquaman and Power Rangers

yo that haircut is fireeeeee, whatd u tell your barber

Shang Chi going to be amazing!

I wanna see a Silk movie

Do you guys think this movie is dedicated to the China market or to Asian Americans? If it's for the Chinese market, why didn't they use Chinese actors that the Chinese market would recognize? Does Simu Liu or Aquafina even speak mandarin or cantonese?

The way Benson eats shrimp is little disturbing. Who eats it from the middle?

The father and son relationship would be really cool because Asians are really big on family especially things like filial piety.

Wait, you guys already knew this in April?!

We want YAPPIE 2 !!!!!!

Uh, wasn’t Simu in Netflix’s Kim’s Convenience first?

Congratulations Simu. Now for some trivia. About the 7:00 mark there is a shot of a dozen white actors who played various Asians in the past. How many of them can you name? (You don't have to play if it upsets you. Frankly, some of them make me barf. John Wayne anyone?)

Honestly good on you Chinese Americans. Personally i'll never be able to relate since im not Chinese and the culture is so different but maybe someday there will be a movie to relate to.

"I hope they don't see Asian Americans as an extension of our homeland". Pleased to say this movie was so centered around the western Asian experience. Everything was an extension of us, lol

Will they make Shang Chi (Simu Liu) have an Asian accent? If so, Simu might need to brush up on it as his natural speaking accent is very good (i.e. not Asian sounding)

I am ecstatic for asians of all kinds with Shang Chi officially under way to be the first Asian superhero on the big screen in Hollywood. This said, all Marvel universe movies are only considered a success if they can win audience in Asia, as a majority of revenue coming from there. Shanghai is different from Black Panther, which hails a unifying positive image towards African americans throughout the movie. Shang Chi has an arguably latent rivaling storyline between China and America. The studio has to carefully craft the storyline not to instigate any adversity by vilifying Asian culture, especially the part regarding the China-beloved Tony Leung playing the villain Mandarin (formerly Fu Manchu, a controversial stereotypical figure created by the West). Any serious putdown of the Asian culture will impact its worldwide movie revenue, thus putting Shang-Chi to be the last Asian superhero of its kind in big screen.