Disney is in agreement with Daniel Cretton. The co-writer and director of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has just signed an exclusive multi-year overall deal with Disney+ and has a sequel in the works.
The Legend of the Ten Rings and Shang-Chi were both co-written by Destin. Kevin Feige, president of the studio, said in a statement to Deadline that they were thrilled to expand their relationship with him and that he had many intriguing ideas for stories to bring to life on Disney+.
According to the trade, Cretton will be developing stories that highlight the experiences of communities that have traditionally been overlooked by pop culture. The highlight of my life was working with Kevin and the rest of the team on the movie, and I couldn't be more excited about Tara's vision for the company. Cretton said that he can't wait to explore new stories and build new worlds with the community.
American Born Chinese, a 2006 graphic novel written and illustrated by Gene Luen Yang, is an adaptation of which Cretton is working with Disney+. Cretton will direct and executive produce the film, which follows a teenager who becomes involved in a battle of Chinese gods. There is no news on when that show, or any of the other projects, will happen, but they are happening under the watch of one of the most talented filmmakers working today. If you haven't seen Cretton's previous film Short Term 12 you should, because it's not a superhero movie, but it's an outstanding drama, and the excellent cast includes Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Lakeith Stanfield, and Kaitlyn Dever.
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