The online petition that tells Disney not to whitewash its upcoming live-action movie "Mulan" has now reached more than 75,000 signatures. Will Disney take notice?
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‘Mulan’ Live-Action Anti-Whitewashing Petition Reaches Over 80,000 Signatures; Disney Commits to Diversify Storytelling
‘Mulan’ is an upcoming live-action adaptation of the legend of Fa Mulan. An anti-whitewashing campaign calling for the casting of an actress of Asian descent for the lead role has reached over 80,000 signatures as of the present. It was speculated that the new film may be Disney’s addition to diversifying its storytelling.
Mulan Live-Action News: Fan petition to cast Asian actress reached over 80,000; Jenna Uskowitz, Ming Na Wen linked for leade role
Morever, a petition is also going strong urging the mouse house to avoid whitewashing and cast an Asian actress for the lead role in the live action iteration of Mulan. No actress has been officially chosen although Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz was previously rumored to be in talks for the titular role. Aside from Ushkowitz, Ming Na Wen who voiced the character in the previous movie was also linked to the role.
‘Mulan’ Live-Action Film Updates: Casting rumors continue; Jamie Chung of ‘Once Upon A Time’ may reprise titular character on big screen
‘Mulan’ is a planned live-action adaptation based on Disney’s 1998 animated heroine of the same name. Casting speculations continue and point to Jamie Chung as the newest fan favorite to play the lead role. The actress also plays Mulan in the popular television series ‘Once Upon A Time’.
‘Mulan Live-Action’ Updates: Disney struggles to get casting of Mulan right
'Mulan Live-Action' has not yet announced which actress will play the titular character. Ironically, the campaign for a Chinese actress to play the part has brought Koran American Jenn Ushkowitz to the forefront of the casting contention.
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‘Mulan’ will feature ‘Glee’ star Jenna Ushkowitz or Ming-Na Wen of ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ as the titular heroine in Disney’s upcoming live-action film. The studio has recently come under fire for a rumored Caucasian casting controversy.
The live-action movie of the Disney animated film "Mulan" is expected to surpass the box office success of the recently released "Cinderella." "Mulan" is based on the story of a Chinese warrior who went to the military to take over her father's position as she disguised herself as a man.
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