3 Body Problem's Benedict Wong: 'the North hasn't done enough for East Asian actors. I had to go to London'

You may be surprised to learn this, but Benedict Wong is not American. Most people think he is, he says (including, until a few days ago, half of our office), which is why his most recent role in 3 Body Problem is such a treat.

“They are a bit shocked,” he says, in his broad Mancunian accent, of fans who expect to meet the American-speaking Wong as seen in Marvel blockbusters like Doctor Strange. “It’s taken this long road to find a role to finally reveal myself as such. I’m glad that they went for me... and we [went] authentic with this version of Da Shi.”