Simu Liu, known widely for his role in Shang-Chi, shared details about a painful dog bite incident that occurred just before a stock photo shoot. The actor discussed the surprising context of the image, emphasizing the injury he carried during the shoot, making the Simu Liu dog bite incident a notable story among fans and media.
The Unexpected Incident Before the Stock Photo Session
While promoting his new movie In Your Dreams, Simu Liu opened up about the backstory behind a stock photo he took for the film. In the interview with Screenrant, the Marvel star demonstrated the dance move seen in the photo, but then shifted to explaining a personal and shocking event that preceded the shoot. On a visit to a friend’s house, where his girlfriend was dog-sitting, Liu encountered two dogs that he was unaware were hostile toward each other.
He recalled how he was petting both dogs simultaneously on opposite sides.
I think I was petting both of them,
Liu said.
But I was petting them both on opposite sides of me.
He then explained the dogs’ conflict:
I think one of the dogs got jealous of the other and lunged for that dog, but then caught my face in the middle of it.
Liu’s Injury and Its Visible Aftermath
The attack left Liu with puncture wounds to his face that caused bleeding. Concerned about the damage so close to the shoot, Liu was nevertheless determined to proceed with the session the next day. He later pointed out that a close examination of the stock photos reveals faint scarring on the side of his face.
There’s lore behind the stock photos,
he remarked with a touch of humor.
Simu Liu has often referenced his days as a stock photo model on social media, sharing images and stories from that time. Notably, around the release of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, he posted a stock photo mocking critics who predicted the film’s failure.
Me laughing at the people who thought we’d flop,
he captioned that post.
Looking Ahead: Simu Liu’s Next Project
Simu Liu’s fans can see more of his work in the upcoming Netflix release, In Your Dreams, which is set to premiere on November 14, 2025. The revelation of the dog bite incident adds an unexpected chapter to his journey, highlighting both his resilience and sense of humor as he continues to expand his career in both film and modeling.
Me laughing at the people who thought we’d flop pic.twitter.com/7UoLqRXlCJ
— Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) September 6, 2021
