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'Mulan' Live-Action Movie Release Date, Latest News & Update: Jennifer Lawrence As Mulan Not Final? Disney Still Searching For Asian Actress?

'Mulan' Live-Action Movie Release Date, Latest News & Update: Jennifer Lawrence As Mulan Not Final? Disney Still Searching For Asian Actress?

Ever since Disney announced that "Mulan" live-action movie will be one of their upcoming projects, a lot of controversies have surfaced related to the said movie. The primary concern of "Mulan" live-action movie fans is the fact that a non-Asian character might be given the lead role of Fa Mulan.

The arguments on cultural difference focusing on the physical aspect of the lead stars heightened when Scarlett Johansson was cast as the lead actress in "Ghost In The Shell." Critics pointed out that Scarlett Johannsson is in no way similar to the lead character in "Ghost In The Shell."

However, producers pushed through with the project, leaving some fans disappointed. Will "Mulan" live-action movie elicit the same reactions from the fans?

Since the announcement of "Mulan" live-action movie, fans have been hoping that Disney will #makeMulanright - or so the hashtag clamors. Initial reports revealed that Disney might be considering Jennifer Lawrence to play the role of Fa Mulan. Will they push through with it?

'Mulan' Live-Action Movie News

A lot of fans have reacted quite violently when reports about Disney casting Jennifer Lawrence as Fa Mulan in "Mulan" live-action movie made its round on the internet. Undeniably, Jennifer Lawrence is a multi-talented actress with lots of box office movies and awards. However, it is also undeniable that Jennifer Lawrence is by no means Asian-looking.

Sure, she played a lot of kick-ass girl roles in movies like "The Hunger Games" and X-Men." However, fans believe that it does not necessarily entitle her to land the role of Fa Mulan in "Mulan" live-action movie. 

'Mulan' Live-Action Movie Updates

As of writing, Disney has yet to announce the official cast roster for "Mulan" live-action movie. However, the announcement will have to come real soon as "Mulan" live-action movie is slated for release by 2018. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for more "Mulan" live-action movie news and updates!

 

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