Michelle Yeoh sees Ne Zha 2 as homage to Chinese mythology

For Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh, it is time for Hollywood to focus more on Asian mythological characters like the ones showcased in the Chinese film Ne Zha 2, which has become the highest-grossing animated film in history worldwide.

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"They’re warriors," Yeoh, who voices the role of Ne Zha’s mum for the film’s English dub, said.

"I guess it’s like Zeus, you know, and Thor, but these are ours. And I think that’s very important because when you learn about another culture’s myths, you have a nice, deeper understanding, and it teaches you to embrace something that is different," the Everything Everywhere All at Once actor added.

Ne Zha 2, distributed by A24, follows the events of the first film, 1999’s