Kung Fudelivers high-octane action on a weekly basis.
From there, there are a lot of factors to take into account.
In terms of Nicky’s romance with Henry, that also impacts how she fights.
Olivia Liang on ‘Kung Fu’.Bettina Strauss/The CW
“Fighting as a team came naturally for them.
In addition to fighting Russell with Zhilan, an emotional moment in that scene stands out to Liang.
“[Olivia’s] come such a long way since season 1.
Andrew Chin and Olivia Liang working on ‘Kung Fu’.Bettina Strauss/The CW
She wants to do as much as she can,” he explains.
Liang understands that it’s powerful to see the actors doing the fighting.
“For me, as Olivia, it is very empowering.
Olivia Liang and Ben Levin on ‘Kung Fu’.Bettina Strauss/The CW
“For Bo, we were looking for a hard-hitting character.
They kind of take an immediate liking to each other, so we want to reflect that teamwork.”
Kung Fuis continuing to refine and add to what it delivers through the fight scenes.
Chin teases a sword-wielding character whose blade work will be an exciting addition to the upcoming third season.
She’s having fun and the fights look more dynamic.”
Part of that evolution is because Liang is feeling stronger in her martial arts training.
The biggest testament to her hard work?
Showrunner Christina Kim texting he saying she mistook her for a stunt double.
Kung Fuseason 3 premieres Oct. 5 on The CW.
