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Move over, Marvel—China’s Shang dynasty is getting the cinematic universe treatment! Director Wuershan’s Creation of the Gods trilogy has become a cultural phenomenon, blending blockbuster magic with 3,000-year-old mythology. In an exclusive chat with host Mike Walter, Wuershan shared how he’s making ancient legends feel #RelatableAF for Gen Z audiences.
From Myth to Screen
Wuershan’s trilogy—already a box office hit—reimagines stories from the Ming-era novel Investiture of the Gods, diving into wars, gods, and moral choices during the Shang era (1600-1046 BCE). But this isn’t your grandpa’s history lesson: We’re using Hollywood-level VFX to make these characters leap off ancient texts, the director revealed.
Why It Matters Now
While superhero fatigue hits global cinema, Wuershan’s work taps into China’s rich cultural IP (intellectual property, but make it mythological ). The director emphasized: These stories shaped East Asian values—filial piety, justice, sacrifice. But they’re not museum pieces. They’re alive. His secret sauce? Mixing traditional aesthetics with Mad Max-level action sequences.
Next time you binge a fantasy epic, remember: the Shang dynasty’s drama could give Game of Thrones a run for its dragons.
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