According to a new art book, Shang-Chi’s loveable Morris almost looked a lot different.

The faceless, cute-as-a-button beast made a great impression when it was introducedalongside the returning Trevor Slattery.

Sadly, Morris wasn’t realinstead, actorBen Kingsleyhad toact against a large green, sandbag-stuffed, plush object.

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Given his talent, though, he certainly sold the situation.

But what if Morris wasn’t quite so small, cute, and cuddly?

I realized early on that this was going to be a very memorable character.

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Especially while working on the expression sheet, I thought, This guy is going to be adorable.

Overall, Morris was designed based on a Hundun, a creature of Chinese mythology.

incorporated the dangerous claws and powerful musculature from predatory cats.

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It also seems Morris might have been the size of a small horse.

Will Morris Appear Again in the MCU?

One would think the creature could be on the same level asThe Last Jedi’s porgs.

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So when might fans be seeing Shang-Chi, and hopefully Morris, again?

Additionally, the film was previously rumored for early 2025.

However, currently,Fantastic Fourholds that spot.

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsis now streaming on Disney+.

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