Between the fantasy world, the action series and the action story, why should you choose? At the crossroads of genres, China’s biggest American news has just arrived Disney+. In addition to the original story, the series also shines thanks to its impressive cast: it brings together on the screen Michelle Yeoh, Ke Hui Kuan and Stephanie Hsu, the three stars of the event film “Everything Everywhere at Once”!
Adapted from the graphic novel by Jin Luen Yang, An American from China tells the story of Jin Wang, an ordinary teenager who divides his time between family and friends. When he meets a new foreign student on the first day of school, the culture shock is immense: Jin unwittingly becomes involved in a battle between Chinese gods…
Before we dive into this over-the-top story in episode 8, we’ll introduce you to the characters and their interpreters of this awesome original series!
Ben Wang is Jin Wang
He is the big hero of this story like no other: Jin Wang, an ordinary high school student, sees his everyday life change when he meets Wei-chen, a new Chinese student who has just arrived at his school. Quite reserved and not very confident, this manga fan does not like to attract attention and prefers to blend in with the crowd. However, he finds himself drawn, in spite of himself, into the heart of a conflict between Chinese deities…
The teen is played by Ben Wang, who appeared on MacGyver and more recently in Sex Nerd and Le Pari de Chang, two movies available on Disney+.
Jimmy is Liu Wei-chen
Wei-Chen couldn’t be more different from his new companion Jin: fiercely confident, he’s not afraid to stand up to those who stand in his way or try to intimidate him. Determined to get his hands on the mysterious fourth scroll, he will stop at nothing to complete his quest.
This cheerful and especially charming high school student is played by former taekwondo champion Jimmy Liu (Light the Night, Wit campus life).
Michelle Yeh is Guanine
The Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin joins Wei-chen on Earth to protect him and aid him in his mission. If assembling furniture isn’t his specialty, he’s a formidable warrior against anyone who dares clash with him!
Awarded the 2023 Academy Award for Best Actress in the smash hit Everything Everywhere at Once, it’s actress Michelle Yeoh who lends her qualities to this powerful deity. Having captivated the public in recent years with Crazy Rich Asians and Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, he brings a touch of goodwill and his contagious energy to the history of the American Chinese series.
KE HUY QUAN is Jamie Yao
In a great surprise for fans of Daniels’ feature film, Ke Hui Quan finds his costar Michelle Yeoh in this new Disney+ poster. After winning the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, this time he gets to star in a sitcom called beyond repair. A character that seems completely disconnected from the rest of the story and yet!
Yeo Yan Yan and Chin Han are Christine and Simon Wang
In the Wang family, we ask parents… Yeo Yann Yann (Wet Season) plays Christine Wang, Jin’s mother, a woman who is quite protective of her son but also very supportive.
Chin Han (The Dark Knight, Mortal Kombat) plays Simon Wang, Jin’s father, who is trying to prove himself at work. A situation that creates a lot of tension between him and his wife…
DANIEL WU IS SUN WUKONG
Nicknamed the Monkey King, Sun Wukong is searching for a wand with special powers that has been stolen by his son, who is none other than Wei-chen, Jin’s famous new friend. He is portrayed by actor Daniel Wu, who the audience saw in the series Reminiscence, Tomb Raider, Warcraft: The Beginning or Into the Badlands.
Stephanie Hsu is Shiji Niangniang
If she only plays a small role in the series American from China, Stephanie Hsu once again answers to Michelle Yeoh after playing her daughter in the movie “Everything everywhere at once”. Soon the comedy Joy Ride, she also gained fame thanks to the role of May Lynn in the TV series The Fabulous Mrs. Maisel.
Find this impressive cast in eight episodes of American China, now available on Disney+.
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