Marvel Actors - Manifesting their dream roles

Summary

In this engaging conversation, the speakers discuss how they manifested their dreams of becoming superheroes, with a particular focus on Marvel. One speaker recalls tweeting in 2014 about wanting an Asian American superhero, leading to their eventual casting as a Marvel hero. The discussion also touches on how they manifested roles, such as Wong in Doctor Strange, and Tom Holland's early Spider-Man ambitions. The overarching theme is about pursuing passions and believing in the power of manifestation, highlighting the importance of taking chances and following one's dreams, even when the odds seem slim.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is a huge fan of Marvel, particularly Miss Marvel, and even dressed up as her for Halloween in high school.
• 😀 The speaker reflects on how they manifested their dream of becoming a superhero, specifically Miss Marvel, which felt surreal when it came true.
• 😀 In 2014, the speaker tweeted Marvel asking for an Asian-American superhero, a wish that seemed distant at the time, but later became a reality with their casting in the MCU.
• 😀 Despite only having a small following on Twitter at the time, the speaker emphasized the importance of voicing dreams and passions, even if they seem unlikely.
• 😀 The speaker shares how they felt inspired to pursue their passions, mentioning that many people kill their dreams before even trying due to doubt and fear of failure.
• 😀 The speaker is proud to be the first Asian superhero in the MCU, a dream that was once just a thought but eventually became reality.
• 😀 The speaker also talks about how they manifested their role as Wong in 'Doctor Strange,' which came about after a casual lunch conversation with Chewitel Ejiofor.
• 😀 In an interesting twist, the speaker tried to get cast as Wong by starting a petition, humorously recounting their initial failure to get the role.
• 😀 Despite not having an agent at the time, the speaker eventually landed the role of Wong through persistence, luck, and a bit of serendipity.
• 😀 The speaker shares a funny story about working with Tom Holland before he was cast as Spider-Man, mentioning how Tom wore a Spider-Man costume even before landing the role.
• 😀 The speaker humorously discusses the idea of manifestation, linking their past Instagram post with a giant spider to their eventual role in 'Spiderhead,' indicating that sometimes things align unexpectedly.

Q & A

What inspired the speaker's love for Marvel and Miss Marvel?

The speaker’s love for Marvel and Miss Marvel started during high school when they read all the comics and dressed up as Miss Marvel for Halloween.

How does the speaker feel about their Halloween costume as Miss Marvel?

The speaker finds it unbelievable and amazing that they have now manifested their dream of becoming part of the Marvel universe, especially since they dressed up as Miss Marvel on Halloween in the past.

What is the significance of the tweet the speaker sent in 2014?

In 2014, the speaker tweeted at Marvel suggesting the creation of an Asian-American superhero. Although they didn’t expect a response, this tweet later became significant when they were cast as Shang-Chi, the first Asian superhero in the MCU.

How did the speaker view their tweet at the time?

At the time, the speaker thought their tweet was just a random shout into the ether, as they had few followers and didn't expect anyone at Marvel to see it.

What message does the speaker convey about pursuing dreams and passions?

The speaker encourages others to give themselves permission to pursue their passions, highlighting that many people suppress their dreams before even voicing them due to fear of impossibility. The speaker’s story shows that dreams can become reality if you manifest them.

What role did the speaker play in the first 'Doctor Strange' movie?

The speaker played the character Wong in the first 'Doctor Strange' movie. They had initially manifested the idea of playing the role after hearing about it while working on another film with Chiwetel Ejiofor.

How did the speaker eventually land the role of Wong?

After learning about the character of Wong, the speaker decided to pursue the role, and despite not having an agent at the time, they eventually received an audition offer through a mysterious email. After auditioning, they got the role.

How does the speaker reflect on Tom Holland's manifestation of the Spider-Man role?

The speaker recalls working with Tom Holland before he was cast as Spider-Man, noting that Holland was wearing a Spider-Man costume on set, which they believe was his way of manifesting the role. This anecdote underscores the idea that dreams can come true when you believe in them.

What role does the speaker fantasize about playing in the future?

The speaker expresses an interest in potentially playing Spider-Man in the future, possibly in 10 years, aligning with the theme of manifestation and the power of dreams.

Did the speaker's Instagram post about a giant spider have any connection to their role in 'Spiderhead'?

The speaker humorously suggests that their Instagram photo of their head next to a giant spider may have subconsciously contributed to manifesting their role in the movie 'Spiderhead,' as they sent that message to the universe through social media.