Benedict Wong Archives

3 Body Problem: The Character Changes Hint at Netflix Series’ Future
Benedict Wong as Da Shi in episode 103 of 3 Body Problem Cr Ed Miller/Netflix © 2024 The Detective Clarence "Da Shi" Shi (Benedict Wong) is Shi Qiang from the first two books Instead of a city cop and anti-terrorism expert from the Chinese version, Da Shi here is a Manchester-born former cop now working as an[...]
3 Body Problem: The Ship Attack Differs in Chinese & Netflix Versions
Ed Miller/Netflix © 2024 The Netflix version of 3 Body Problem speeds through the whole strategy meeting, featuring only Da Shi (Benedict Wong) and his boss Thomas Wade (Liam Cunningham), and almost glides over the fact that it's Da Shi who comes up with the idea of using the nanofibers to attack the ship Then he[...]
She-Hulk S01 Ep04 Madisynn-Wong Mid-Credit Scene Was Improvised
She's the unwitting volunteer of magician Donny Blaze, played by Rhys Coiro (Entourage) in the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode "Is This Not Real Magic?" Donny is a dropout from the Kamar-Taj, the school of the Mystic Arts, yet somehow allowed to retain what little skills he learned from his time there since no one[...]
She-Hulk Team on Wong & Abomination's "Shang-Chi" Throwdown Backstory
If there was one major loose thread in 2021's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, it's why Wong (Benedict Wong) and Emil Blonsky, aka Abomination (Tim Roth), were in an underground fighting cage duking it out before shaking hands and escaped in Wong's portal She-Hulk: Attorney at Law finally placed proper context to[...]
Three-Body Problem: Hong Kong's Derek Tsang To Direct Netflix SF Epic
The Three-Body Problem, the Netflix adaptation of Liu Cixin's sci-fi trilogy, has cast 12 more actors including Benedict Wong (from Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Tsai Chin (from The Joy Luck Club), and Game of Thrones veterans John Bradley and Liam Cunningham. The series showrunners are Game of Thrones duo David Benioff and D.B[...]
Shang-Chi: Benedict Wong Teases His Involvement in MCU Film
One of the most exciting and perhaps biggest character reveals of Marvel Cinematic Universe in a trailer since the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in Thor: Ragnarok (2017) are the two in a cage match between Abomination (Tim Roth) and Wong (Benedict Wong) in the one for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings It's literally[...]
Bruce Campbell at the 'Oz THe Great and Powerful!' World Premiere at the El Capitan Theater on February 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com
That buddy of his, Sam Raimi, is directing the film, which also stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachael McAdams, and about 45 other rumored MCU characters It will also be scored by Danny Elfman Campbell captioned the tweet, "Boy, it was a blast, working in a certain city, with a certain director[...]
Raya and the Last Dragon Coming to Theaters and PVOD
Credit: Disney Raya and the Last Dragon features the voice talents of Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of the intrepid warrior Raya; Awkwafina as the legendary dragon, Sisu; Gemma Chan as Raya's nemesis, Namaari; Daniel Dae Kim as Raya's visionary father, Benja; Sandra Oh as Namaari's powerful mother, Virana; Benedict Wong as Tong, a formidable[...]
Sam Raimi is in Talks to Direct the Doctor Strange Sequel
He almost feels too perfect for the project. Benedict Cumberbatch is back in the film as Doctor Strange of course, and it is expected that Benedict Wong and Chiwetel Ejiofor will also be back as Wong and Mordo I wonder how many strands from the first one will be picked up on, especially since we also[...]
Deadly Class: Detention is the Least of Your Worries at THIS School (TRAILER)
Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, DEADLY CLASS is a coming-of-age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst. DEADLY CLASS stars Wadsworth ("Teen Wolf"), Benedict Wong ("Doctor Strange," "Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams"), Lana Condor ("'To All The Boys I've Loved Before," "X-Men: Apocalypse"), María Gabriela[...]
Deadly Class Trailer Released at NYCC, Premieres January 16
Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, DEADLY CLASS is a coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst. Deadly Class stars Benedict Wong ("Doctor Strange," "Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams"), Benjamin Wadsworth ("Teen Wolf"), Lana Condor ("'To All The Boys I've Loved Before," "X-Men: Apocalypse"), María Gabriela[...]
Deadly Class 'Cliques' Teaser: At The Academy, The Wrong Lunch Table Can Get You Killed
Adapted for television by Remender and Miles Orion Feldsott (American Koko), and spearheaded by Avengers: Infinity War directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, here's your chance to decide: are you a prep, a jock, or…Yakuza?!? Don't remember that one from the ending of The Breakfast Club… https://youtu.be/6kD6rYDH2wkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: DEADLY CLASS | Cliques | SYFY (https://youtu.be/6kD6rYDH2wk) Benedict Wong (Avengers: Infinity[...]
Syfy's 'Deadly Class' Teaser: Welcome to The Academy – Hope You Survive!
Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel, DEADLY CLASS is a coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst. DEADLY CLASS stars Benedict Wong ("Doctor Strange," "Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams"), Benjamin Wadsworth ("Teen Wolf"), Lana Condor ("X-Men: Apocalypse," "Alita: Battle Angel"), Maria Gabriela de Faria ("Yo Soy Franky," "Sitiados"), Luke[...]
It's 'Deadly Class' Picture Day for Syfy's Rick Remender/Wes Craig Comic Book Series Adaptation
Based on the best-selling 2014 Image Comics graphic novel, DEADLY CLASS is a coming of age journey full of ancient mystery and teen angst. DEADLY CLASS stars Benedict Wong ("Doctor Strange," "Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams"), Benjamin Wadsworth ("Teen Wolf"), Lana Condor ("X-Men: Apocalypse," "Alita: Battle Angel"), Maria Gabriela de Faria ("Yo Soy Franky," "Sitiados"), Luke[...]
Syfy's 'Deadly Class' Enrolls Chicago P.D.'s Mick Betancourt as Co-Showrunner, EP
Maintaining his moral code while surviving a ruthless curriculum, vicious social cliques and his own adolescent uncertainties soon proves to be vital. Credit: Syfy Benedict Wong (Avengers: Infinity War) is set for the series regular role of Master Lin, the headmaster of the School for the Deadly Arts Deadly and feared He's an ever-changing chameleon who keeps his[...]
Syfy Offers First Look at Russo Brothers 'Deadly Class' Series Adaptation
Targum, Remender, Feldsott, the Russo Brothers, Krieger, and Mike Larocca serve as executive producers. Credit: Syfy Benedict Wong (Avengers: Infinity War) is set for the series regular role of Master Lin, the headmaster of the School for the Deadly Arts Deadly and feared He's an ever-changing chameleon who keeps his students desperate for his approval. Benjamin Wadsworth (Teen Wolf) will[...]
Deadly Class: Syfy Orders Rick Remender, Wes Craig Image Graphic Novel to Series
Targum, Remender, Feldsott, the Russo Brothers, Krieger, and Mike Larocca serve as executive producers. Benedict Wong (Avengers: Infinity War) is set for the series regular role of Master Lin, the headmaster of the School for the Deadly Arts Deadly and feared He's an ever-changing chameleon who keeps his students desperate for his approval. Benjamin Wadsworth (Teen Wolf) will play[...]
Deadly Class: Russo Brothers Release First Look At Syfy Series Cast
At King's Dominion High School for the Deadly Arts, the dagger in your back isn't always metaphorical, nor is your fellow classmates' poison." Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Benedict Wong (Avengers: Infinity War) is set for the series regular role of Master Lin, the headmaster of the School for the Deadly Arts[...]
Syfy's Deadly Class Cast Announced: Benedict Wong, Lana Condor, And More
At King's Dominion High School for the Deadly Arts, the dagger in your back isn't always metaphorical, nor is your fellow classmates' poison." Here's is the released actor/character breakdown for the series: Benedict Wong (Avengers: Infinity War) is set for the series regular role of Master Lin, the headmaster of the School for the Deadly Arts[...]
Kevin Feige talks Infinity War Thanos
Maybe it's both, but everything we're hearing about this movie makes it sound like it will wind up being one of the most insane things ever (which for superhero films is saying something). Avengers: Infinity War, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, stars Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner,[...]
Rich Johnston At The London Film And Comic Con Tomorrow, Table 38
Anything you can do to entertain them will also be welcomed. The London Film And Comic-Con will be at the Olympia exhibition hall near Earl's Court and Brompton Park. Joining me at the show are Marv Wolfman, Tommy Yune, Andy Diggle, Geoff Senior, Rantz Hoseley, Simon Furman, Jessica Martin, Ben Templesmith, Will Simpson, Amrit Birdi, Paul Cornell,[...]
Benedict Wong Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny A Doctor Strange Sequel
This morning I had the opportunity to speak with actor Benedict Wong about his role in Doctor Strange, how his character of Wong differed from the comic version and where he'd like to see the relationship between Strange and Wong go moving forward I caught him in what he called his painter fatigue as he[...]
Making A Modern Wong
In a new video interview, Benedict Wong talks about adapting his character of Wong from the comic page to the film Doctor Strange But the character in the comics is very much a man of his times with a lot of stereotypical limitations that would not do in a modern film So they had to[...]
Fifth of November Brings Memorable Doctor Strange Box Office Debut
The international box office total for Doctor Strange is packing a lot of gunpowder at $132 million, as the film infiltrated the Chinese box office on Friday as well, earning $12 million. Doctor Strange is directed by Scott Derrickson and stars fellow conspirators Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen, and Tilda Swinton[...]
Doctor Strange's Wong Will Be In Avengers: Infinity War
Now with more trailers out, you'll see that (Benedict Wong) is amazing (in Doctor Strange) He also is continuing forward into the Avengers movies as well. I'm not sure if I have told anybody else that yet Yes, Wong Because he's always a very key character for us. And just for some insurance, ScreenRant got a quote[...]
Mongol Strike – Netflix Uses Video Game Format To Promote Marco Polo
The second season of Marco Polo starts today on Netflix and stars Benedict Wong, Lorenzo Richelmy, Michelle Yeoh, Joan Chen, Tom Wu and Gabriel Byrne And to show that this is a historical drama mixed with a martial art film, the producers have put together nine different videos showcasing fights from the two seasons done[...]
Season 2 Of Marco Polo Gets Darker
That the second season will be darker, not because it was the direction they wanted to go, but because with the characters now well established they can dive deeper into them and the battles they are waging within are as fierce as those they fight on the battlefield. Joining an already impressive cast that includes Benedict[...]
Marco Polo And The War From Within
By 7 am the next morning I had watched all the episodes and I knew that Netflix was a product of Satan… in a good way. Season 2 of Marco Polo is on the way and folks looking forward to the upcoming Doctor Strange movie should check out the series to see Benedict Wong, who will[...]