The Meg, released in 2018, was a fantastic popcorn movie which, while not on the caliber of other killer shark films, is surprisingly quite entertaining thanks to action star Jason Statham and the ever-gorgeous Li Bingbing.
However, when Meg 2: The Trench, the sequel to the first film, was nearing its release and a trailer was out, everyone was disappointed because Suyin, played by the actress Li Bingbing, was absent.
So, what happened to Mei Ying’s mom in Meg 2? In the film, it was revealed that Suyin had died in the years between the sequel and the first film, but a specific reason was never provided. However, various rumors have spread regarding her other projects, her commitment to being a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for China, and her love for charity work have kept her schedule tight, prompting her to leave the franchise.
Who Is Suyin in The Meg, and What Happened to Her in Meg 2: The Trench?
The Meg (2018) has seen several exciting characters, including Jason Statham’s Jonas Taylor, the film’s main protagonist. While he nailed his role as usual, Suyin, played by Li Bingbing, has caught fans’ attention.
Suyin Zhang is a fictional character in the film The Meg, who is introduced as a researcher in marine biology and the mother of Mei Ying, the adorable little girl who screams better than many horror scream queens.
Given her impression in the first film, especially after Suyin and Jonas take a vacation during the conclusion, everyone believed there would be a potential romance between the two in the second film.
However, fans’ hopes were shattered when they found out Li Bingbing hadn’t reprised her role as Suyin Zhang in the Meg 2: The Trench. Instead, a new character, Jiuming Zhang, played by Jing Wu, was introduced as her brother.
Eventually, Jonas became the surrogate father of Mei Ying in the sequel, and the film explains Suyin had passed away between the events of the second and first films. Yet, there has been no mention of how she died, but everyone speculated it was due to Li Bingbing not choosing to return for the sequel.
Why Didn’t Suyin (Li Bingbing) Return in the Sequel?
While Li Bingbing has always been an actress who is in demand, thanks to her versatile roles and beauty, she is also quite interactive with other businesses and charities.
According to various rumors and sources, Li Bingbing was reportedly involved in other projects during 2018 and 2023. Add to that her role as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for China and the charity work she consistently accomplishes without fail—you have the answer.
She has been busy during the past few years and probably couldn’t make enough time for the Meg 2: The Trench shoot, or she may even have had some issues with the casting department, which we may not be aware of.
How Did the Audience React to Suyin’s Disappearance From Meg 2: The Trench?
Given Suyin is the main attraction of The Meg aside from Jonas Taylor, many fans were devastated that she won’t be returning in the sequel. Some fans took to social media platforms such as X and expressed disappointment.
While a few mentioned that they were no longer interested in the sequel, some were frustrated that their ship (Suyin and Jonas Taylor) wouldn’t be sailing. Here are some of the reactions:
So, what do you think about Suyin’s disappearance in Meg 2: The Trench? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
