Recently, it was announced that one of the most iconic martial arts actresses of all time, Michelle Yeoh, is set to join the cast of the live-action adaptation of the hit graphic novel American Born Chinese. Based on the novel, the project centers on a Chinese-American teenager whose life is changed when he finds himself transporting between two different universes.
Fans of Yeoh’s work will be happy to see that she is back in the limelight and is taking on another iconic role. Yeoh is known for her roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero, and the upcoming two James Bond films, No Time To Die and Bond 25. In American Born Chinese, she will be playing the role of Jin’s grandmother, a sage goddess.
Yeoh has been able to maintain a long career in Hollywood and she has been able to bridge the gap between Chinese and Hollywood productions. In recent years, she has starred in both blockbuster films like Crazy Rich Asians and smaller independent projects such as The Lady from Shaolin and The Lady from Shanghai.
Now, fans of the source material are happy to see her on board for the American Born Chinese adaptation. Her presence in the project further emphasizes the merging of Eastern and Western cultures, adding another layer of depth to the story.
As we await the film’s release, fans are excited to see how Yeoh will bring her signature style and grace to the film. Her presence may influence future multiverse films and pave the way for other Asian and Asian-American actors to break into Hollywood. We’ll just have to wait and see what the future holds for both Yeoh and her projects.
