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Simu Liu Praises Melissa Barrera's Stunt Skills in New Film

1/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Simu Liu, known for his role as Shang-Chi, praised co-star Melissa Barrera's combat skills in The Copenhagen Test, calling her performance Wonder Woman-esque.
He suggested Barrera for a potential DC Universe role, despite his current Marvel commitments.
Liu emphasized Barrera's dedication to performing her own stunts and expressed pride in their fight scenes.
The Copenhagen Test, in which Liu stars as an intelligence agent, is now streaming on Peacock.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 release of "Wonder Woman" marked a significant shift in superhero cinema, emphasizing female empowerment through Gal Gadot's portrayal of Diana Prince. This film, which achieved a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, followed decades of underrepresentation of female superheroes, reflecting a broader trend in Hollywood towards diversifying action roles and reshaping audience expectations for strong female leads.

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Story summary

Simu Liu, known for his role as Shang-Chi, praised co-star Melissa Barrera's combat skills in The Copenhagen Test, calling her performance Wonder Woman-esque.
He suggested Barrera for a potential DC Universe role, despite his current Marvel commitments.
Liu emphasized Barrera's dedication to performing her own stunts and expressed pride in their fight scenes.
The Copenhagen Test, in which Liu stars as an intelligence agent, is now streaming on Peacock.

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