While the first few spinoffs weren't nearly as successful as the original show, the current revival's creator Christina M. Kim (Lost) is going with a fresh approach — swapping the male lead for a Chinese-American woman. Aside from Legacies actor Liang, Kung Fu's star-studded cast list also includes Tzi Ma (The Farewell), Kheng Hua Tan (Crazy Rich Asians), Jon Prasida (Tomorrow, When the War Began), Shannon Dang (Sorry for Your Loss), Gavin Stenhouse (Black Mirror), and Eddie Liu (Never Have I Ever).
With Hollywood's current focus on representation and accurate casting, the actors in Kung Fu will be a refreshing change from the original show, whose lead was played by a white man — though the character was meant to be half Chinese. Nevertheless, the talented and diverse cast is sure to bring a revived excitement to the show, and we'll be counting down the days until the series premiere.
