Here's the cast of Disney's live-action 'Mulan' and who they're playing
- Disney's 1998 animated movie "Mulan" is getting a live-action remake.
- Before the movie's release on September 4, meet the cast.
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Disney's live-action remake of "Mulan" is in theaters this July.
The 1998 animated film follows Mulan as she disguises herself as a man to take the place of her father in an effort to defeat the Huns.
The live-action adaption will be directed by Niki Caro ("The Zookeeper's Wife"). Though it will star Chinese actress Yifei Liu in the lead, the new movie will introduce a lot of characters.
Before the film's release, get to know everyone who will star in the live-action "Mulan."
Anjelica Oswald contributed to a previous version of this story.
Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, is playing the titular heroine, Mulan.
Fans were thrilled with her casting. According to The Hollywood Reporter, over 1,000 actresses were seen for the role across five different continents.
This version of Mulan isn't just a warrior. She has an extraordinary, almost magical, power, which she's encouraged to hide in order to take her place in society.
New Zealand actor Yoson An has been cast as Mulan's love interest named Honghui.
That's a big difference from Mulan's love interest in the animated movie, Li Shang, who also was her commander.
In the live-action film, Honghui comes from a military background and the two won't see eye to eye at first.
Jet Li joined the cast as the emperor of China.
According to Asia One, Li initially turned down the role in the film. He later agreed to it because his daughter told him he should be in a movie promoting Chinese culture.
The Hollywood Reporter first announced his casting in April 2018.
Donnie Yen will play Mulan's mentor, Commander Tung.
Tung is a no-nonsense commander, who acts as a father figure to Mulan while in war. Of course, he doesn't know her true identity. According to the film's production notes, Yen also joined the film after being "inspired" by his daughter.
Another skilled martial artist, Yen shows off his sword skills in the film.
Jason Scott Lee is playing the main villain, Böri Khan.
The main villain in the animated Disney film was Shan Yu, the leader of the Huns. In the new film, Böri Khan is a warrior seeking to avenge his father's death.
Gong Li plays a powerful witch named Xianniang.
Xianniang is an ally of the live-action film's main villain, Böri Khan. She's the perfect foil to Mulan and helps bring more depth to her character.
Li starred in numerous acclaimed movies, including "Farewell My Concubine" and "Memoirs of a Geisha."
Tzi Ma will play Mulan's father.
Zhou is a war veteran who's called back to the military. According to the film's production notes, he was previously injured in war. He's extremely supportive of his daughter and, when young, initially encourages her special gift.
In the original movie, Mulan's father's name is Fa Zhou.
Rosalind Chao was cast as Mulan's mother.
Mulan's mother, Li, discourages Mulan's special abilities and wants her to honor her family by finding a husband and preparing to become a good wife.
Xana Tang was cast as another new character, Mulan's sister, Xiu.
Mulan didn't have any siblings in the original animated movie. This is an entirely new character.
Digital star Jimmy Wong will be playing Ling, one of the three soldiers Mulan befriends.
Wong has his own YouTube channel and won two Streamy Awards for the series "Video Game High School." Deadline announced the news of his casting.
Actor Doua Moua will be playing Chien-Po, another of the three friends.
Doua Moua starred in "Grand Torino." Deadline announced the news of his casting.
Rounding out the trio of friends is Chen Tang who will play Yao.
A character in the animated film, Yao, befriends Mulan. The casting was reported by Deadline.
Cheng Pei-Pei was also cast as the matchmaker.
The live-action film also has a delightful scene with the matchmaker where Mulan gets herself into some mischief.
Ron Yuan is playing a soldier, Sergeant Qiang.
According to Deadline, Sergeant Qiang will be second in command of the Imperial Regiment.
Utkarsh Ambudkar is playing a character named Skath.
Not much is known about his role yet except that he's a con artist.
Chum Ehelepola is playing a new character named Ramtish.
He's also a con artist along with Skatch.
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