That includes Disneys own princess and their Marvel slate.
Its Captain America over here, Ariel over here, Moana.
The Monkey King and Guanyin and these characters deserve a place on that shelf.
The Monkey King (Daniel Wu) is a mythical character, comparable to those American legends.
Its honestly like if Batman and Spiderman had a baby and that baby was named Jesus, Yu said.
Its the inspiration for Mega Man and Dragon Ball and Sonic the Hedgehog, and Joey fromFriends.
Im just kidding [about Joey].
Executive ProducerMelvin Marhas wanted to adapt Yangs graphic novel since it was published in 2006.
InAmerican Born Chinese, the Monkey King is living in modern day with a teenage son in high school.
Its been 3000 years, Wu said.
Hes got this son whos come down to earth on this mission and is screwing things up.
Yes, my son is making mistakes like I did when I was a kid.
Do I let him and let him learn from that?
Wu said the high school story makesAmerican Born Chineseuniversal, even with the specificJourney to the Westinfluences.
Everyone felt awkward in high school, Wu said.
Everyone was trying to figure out who they were as a teenager.
Yu saidAmerican Born Chinesehas all the goddesses, demons and Kung Fu of Yangs graphic novel.
Yu said their ancient struggles are only exacerbated by modern culture.
As Daniel just said so eloquently, being 15 sucks in every culture at all times, added Yu.
American Born Chinesealso stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Chin Han and Yeo Yann Yann.
Stephanie Hsu guest stars.
Destin Daniel Cretton and Lucy Liu direct episodes.
American Born Chinesepremieres May 24 on Disney+.
Check out the panel video above.
Partners include:Four Seasons Resort Maui,The American Pavilion,Julia Wong DesignsandPampring.
