When CW’s martial arts drama Kung Fu debuts April 7th, the energy surrounding the show might be different than the one the creators envisioned when the reboot was first conceived. While Anti-Asian racism is nothing new, Anti-Asian hate crimes increased by 150% in 2020.
In this atmosphere, the show’s creative team is well aware of the impact that their show might have on its audience. In an online panel promoting the new stunt-heavy drama, showrunner Christina M. Kim said, “I hope that we are part of the solution and having a show like ours on the air, you know, makes us part of the narrative and brings about cultural awareness acceptance.