Disney seeks Chinese actress for live-action version of Mulan

Disney is planning a live-action version of their 1998 animated film, Mulan, and are currently seeking a Chinese actress for the title character.

Many people on social media had been concerned that Disney would “whitewash” the film, choosing a white actress instead of one of Chinese descent. Since Mulan is based on a Chinese legend, 105,000 people signed a petition asking the studio to choose a Chinese actress.

Ming-Na Wen (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) voiced the character of Mulan in the animated version; B.D. Wong (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) voiced Li Shang.

The live-action Mulan will arrive in theaters in November 2, 2018.

News source: WFTV

Photo credit: Netflix via Pop Crush

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Leah grew up in a little farming town in Illinois, right on the Mississippi River. Her Chicago-born husband, David, left the city for her, and they're now raising their three children (Jacob, Jonah and Lydia) just 12 miles from her hometown. As the Senior Editor of the DIS (wdwinfo.com), Leah spends a lot of time writing about, reading about, and discussing Disney. So, it should come as no surprise that one of her family's favorite ways to spend time is going to Walt Disney World and traveling on Disney Cruise Line. She also enjoys shopping, watching movies with her husband and doing crafts with and for her kids.

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