Liu trained extensively, especially in martial arts, so you can do the stunts in the action-packed blockbuster.
On the surface, this sounds like a less intense film to make than “Shang-Chi.”
However, it did not come without a bit of physical pain.
Take a look at a Barbie or a Ken doll.
Aside from the dolls' heads, there is no hair anywhere else.
Therein lies the pain for Liu as he prepped for the role.
He spoke toPage Sixabout the most difficult part of making the film.
“The physical act of waxing [was] by far the hardest,” he declared.
“I was screaming away the whole time.”
The waxing even included his arms and legs.
“Imagine the Steve Carell scene from ‘40-Year-Old Virgin.’
That was me.”
Liu’s physical appearance has long played a role in his personal and professional life.
However, wax hair removal did not play into his endeavors prior to “Barbie.”
“Waxing has been an education to say the least.
It was one of the most painful experiences of my life.
Liu described “Barbie” toCinemaBlendin January of 2023.
Despite the harrowing waxing, Liu stated that the film was “such a pleasure to shoot.”
He was eager to work with director Greta Gerwig and praised the film’s script.
“[It is] probably the best script I’ve ever read.”
“Barbie” hits theaters on July 21, 2023.
