Canadian Chinese actor Simu Liu, who previously starred in Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” recently visited Chengdu, China with his parents, and together they took a set of family portraits in the style of ancient Chinese costumes, which unexpectedly sparked heated discussions. His look, wearing armor and tying up his long hair, reminded many netizens of Zhang Linghe’s Marquis of Wu’an character in the costume drama “Pursuing the Jade.”
Simu Liu posted on IG saying: 'I told my parents we’d be taking some family photos in China, but I didn’t specify the era.' As a result, the whole family appeared in ancient costume: his father dressed as a scholar, his mother donned consort attire, and Simu himself wore a black wig and armor, appearing as a general.
Many netizens said Simu’s look was very similar to Zhang Linghe’s, joking: 'Zhang Linghe, please move aside, Simu is our Marquis of Wu’an,' 'Are you going to act in a costume drama next?' 'It’s time to shoot a martial arts movie,' 'Liu Marquis of Wu’an,' 'Marvel version of the Marquis of Wu’an,' and so on. Since Zhang Linghe’s Marquis of Wu’an look was once called too refined by Chinese state media—as the “foundation general”—some netizens said Simu’s style 'instantly outshines the foundation general in the photos.'
However, some people criticized his ancient costume look, saying: 'Too ugly, bro, just stick to Hollywood styling,' 'So ugly, my goodness! Grateful that Zhang Linghe is China’s.'
However, some people criticized his ancient costume look, saying: 'Too ugly, bro, just stick to Hollywood styling,' 'So ugly, my goodness! Grateful that Zhang Linghe is China’s.'