Simu Liu Discusses Oscars 'I'm Just Ken,' 'In Your Dreams,' and 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Oscars "I'm Just Ken" Performance

• 💡 Simu Liu ranked the "I'm Just Ken" performance at the Oscars as a top-five career moment due to its live nature and how it came together.
• ⚠️ The dress rehearsal on Saturday night was "not looking good," making the successful execution on Sunday a significant feat.
• 🎯 The primary goal for Liu and the other Kens (Scott, Shudy, Kingsley) was to support Ryan Gosling and avoid messing up the performance.
• 👏 The performance was backed by amazing choreography by Mandy Moore and featured 70 other incredible dancers.

The Appeal of "In Your Dreams"

• 🧠 Liu was drawn to the film because of its human story about a family trying to truly see and listen to each other.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The movie explores relatable themes like children hearing parents fight, internalizing blame, and wishing they could fix things, reflecting the imperfections of family life.
• ✅ Director Alex Woo depicted parents honestly, showing no clear villain but rather two people trying to be honest about their desires.
• ✨ The story is described as beautiful and inspiring, focusing on how families continue to pull through for each other despite challenges.

"In Your Dreams" Animation & Themes

• 🎬 Liu and Cristin Milioti were less involved in the dream world aspects, focusing on the emotional realism of the parents.
• 🤩 Liu was amazed by the finished animation of the dream world, including "laser farts" and "breakfast town."
• 💭 The film touches on universal dream anxieties, such as teeth falling out or suddenly being naked, which resonated with Liu.

Returning for "Avengers: Doomsday"

• 🚀 Liu expressed excitement about returning to the Marvel universe and working with many admired individuals.
• ❤️ He views superhero movies as a "love letter" to the genre, despite recent cynicism.
• 🦸‍♂️ Liu believes comic books and superhero stories originally inspired outcasts and nerds by showing that heroism can be found within anyone.

On Set with Marvel Superheroes

• 🤯 The first day on set was overwhelming, with a base camp full of 20-30 people, leading to feelings of imposter syndrome.
• 🤝 Meaningful connections and friendships often formed during downtime between takes, making it a significant part of the process.