'Tired of seeing her': Internet divided over Awkwafina's casting in 'Kung Fu Panda 4'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The announcement of Awkwafina taking on the role of Zhen in the highly anticipated DreamWorks' 'Kung Fu Panda 4' has sent social media into a frenzy.
Known initially as a rapper, Awkwafina has expanded her career into films, securing supporting roles in comedies like 'Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,' 'Ocean's 8,' 'Crazy Rich Asians,' and 'Jumanji: The Next Level.'
Notably, her performance as a grieving young woman in 'The Farewell' earned her a Golden Globe Award.
Toohive shared the news on X, sparking a mix of reactions among social media users, who couldn't contain their excitement and opinions about Awkwafina's casting in the upcoming film that is releasing on March 8, 2024.
Awkwafina has been cast as Zhen in ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’. pic.twitter.com/grMlA1HN3z
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) December 12, 2023
Social media abuzz with mixed reactions after Awkwafina's casting in 'Kung Fu Panda 4'
A fan of Awkwafina defended her casting and wrote, "Awkwafina to all the haters when she gets yet another role."
Awkwafina to all the haters when she gets yet another role. pic.twitter.com/t7X30N2MFT
— Herostratus (@Herostratus356) December 12, 2023
A fan asserted Awkwafina makes any movie better and wrote,"Awkwafina on her way to make any movie she stars in 10000000% better and absolutely mogs everyone else".
Awkwafina on her way to make any movie she stars in 10000000% better and absolutely mogs everyone else https://t.co/BYCwAVpoNF pic.twitter.com/ZsSmkETquy
— #1 Awkwafina Defender (@Soaked_Knave) December 12, 2023
A user shared a hilarious meme about thinking Awkwafina's casting is good and wrote, "Controversial take: I think Awkwafina is funny."
Controversial take: I think Awkwafina is funny. https://t.co/2qIEIZxpLC pic.twitter.com/TSTjrhQzc0
— Edward Baillargeon (@EBBaillargeon) December 12, 2023
A user appreciated Jack Black as Po and Awkwafina joining forces and wrote, "It's going to be quite the Pair of Comedy Legends Jack Black and Awkwafina joining forces!"
It's going to be quite the Pair of Comedy Legends Jack Black and Awkwafina joining forces!
— CrusaderV28 (@JustinAzevedo10) December 12, 2023
A user asserted they found Awkwafina annoying and wrote, "I will say she probably has the most annoying voice so yea her character finna give me a head ache"
I will say she probably has the most annoying voice so yea her character finna give me a head ache
— The Raikage (@jp_rutherford) December 12, 2023
A user expressed disappointment with Awkwafina's casting as as 'Zhen' in 'Kung Fu Panda 5' and wrote, "Looking at Kung Fu Panda 4 on IMDb and seeing Awkwafina is in it and that she has 10 upcoming projects. WHY"
Looking at Kung Fu Panda 4 on IMDb and seeing Awkwafina is in it and that she has 10 upcoming projects. WHY pic.twitter.com/1bpH5p4a1O
— jack (@_hijack_) December 6, 2023
A user criticized Hollywood for casting Awkwafina in projects and wrote, "CAN HOLLYWOOD STOP PUTTING HER IN MOVIES?!?!? I AM TIRED OF SEEING HER EVERYWHERE"
CAN HOLLYWOOD STOP PUTTING HER IN MOVIES?!?!? I AM TIRED OF SEEING HER EVERYWHERE
— SnowhatJack ⛄️🎅🎄(HAZBIN ON JAN 19TH!!) (@JacksterofHats) December 12, 2023