Disney's live-action "Mulan"

[mclay18]

I would love it if they got Eddie Murphy back to voice Mushu. He may have been wildly anachronistic, but he was funny and had some of the best scenes.

I liked him better than Donkey.

 

[Silvermoth]

You know who wouldn't surprise me as Mushu?

Ken Jeong

 

[Pink Ranger]

In any event, I get the impression they're going for a more serious treatment of Mulan, which might mean Mushu will be a non-talking dragon familiar, like the sprites from Pan's Labyrinth.

 

[Silvermoth]

Non talking dragon?

They should get Shangela to voice Mushu so that we can see a dragon who is always draggin' people

 

[TheVileOne]

What if Mushu isn't in it and doesn't talk? Cinderella had the mice, but they didn't talk either.

 

[Teelie]

You know who wouldn't surprise me as Mushu?

Ken Jeong

Ken would be awesome. Whether they go with talking dragon or not I think he should be involved if they do a comedic role. Wouldn't mind seeing Hoon Lee (Job from Banshee) gain some prominence too.

 

[Silvermoth]

What if Mushu isn't in it and doesn't talk? Cinderella had the mice, but they didn't talk either.

That's just silly. I've literally never met a dragon that didn't talk

 

[mclay18]

You know who wouldn't surprise me as Mushu?

Ken Jeong

I could see him as Chi Fu or Yao.

 

[NotSoLongAgo]

What if Mushu isn't in it and doesn't talk? Cinderella had the mice, but they didn't talk either.

If you're going through the trouble of including a mythical creature, might as well make him talk

 

[sueb1863]

I don't see how Mushu could work in the story if he didn't talk. His smart mouth and attitude are a big part of his cnaracter.

 

[Silvermoth]

I suppose one of the more important roles they will cast is Li Shang (besides Mulan herself of course)

Lu Han seems like one of the most popular dreamy leading men in China at the moment but he's much too young looking for Shang. Godfrey Gao definitely has the star power and appeals to both men and women

 

[LoganGambit87]

Disney Taps Niki Caro To Direct Live-Action ‘Mulan’

Niki Caro will helm the film, while ‘Crouching Tiger’ producer Bill Kong is joining as EP.
Niki Caro, who broke through with the 2002 Maori family drama Whale Rider, will direct Disney’s live-action Mulan, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

In an industry where female-helmed tentpoles are still rare, Caro will be the second woman at the studio to direct a movie budgeted at over $100 million. (Ava DuVernay is the first, with A Wrinkle in Time.)

Caro’s most recent film, Focus’ upcoming The Zookeeper’s Wife, has been praised for its gender-inclusive set by its star, Jessica Chastain. Disney previously worked with Caro, a New Zealand native, on the 2015 cross-country drama McFarland, USA, for which she lived in central California for nearly a year to immerse herself in the Mexican-American community there.

Disney also considered other women for its woman-warrior project, including Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins and Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones). Caro’s hiring likely takes her out of the running for Captain Marvel, the studio’s first female-fronted superhero movie. THR reported last August that she was on the short list of directors for that film, along with Homeland’s Lesli Linka Glatter and Lorene Scafaria, who directed 2012’s Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.

Disney and producers Chris Bender, Jason Reed and Jake Weiner are taking pains to assure fans that Mulan will be culturally authentic. The studio had initially sought an Asian director for the project, meeting with Ang Lee (who passed, citing scheduling) and Rogue One star Jiang Wen, a hit director in his native China. Sony, which is developing a rival live-action film about the Chinese legend, also hoped to put an Asian director at the helm, but ultimately hired television veteran Alex Graves.

In addition to extensive conversations with Chinese cultural consultants and working closely with Disney’s own China-based team, the studio is bringing on Hong Kong-based super-producer Bill Kong as executive producer. Kong produced the most successful Chinese films to cross over – Hero, House of Flying Daggers and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, for which he received an Oscar nomination – as well as many of China’s biggest hits, including Monster Hunt, Wolf Totem and Journey to the West.

Last fall, controversy briefly arose when reports surfaced that the original spec that Disney purchased, written by Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin, featured non-Chinese characters, including a white male lead. Disney quickly responded that Mulan and all primary characters in its movie, which has been rewritten by Jurassic World’s Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, will remain Chinese. The studio is focusing its casting search in mainland China for the main roles, including the legendary woman warrior herself.

 

[JP]

Awesome!

 

[Abudefduf]

Great news! Well, at least I assume it is. I'm unfortunately not very familiar with her work, but I've heard good things.

 

[mclay18]

Niki Caro's work on Whale Ride and McFarland, USA is very solid. She's a good choice.

 

[Loki882]

And getting a female director is a nice touch.

 

[terry78]

I reiterate Lana Condor for Mulan.

 

[Abudefduf]

https://www.moviefone.com/2017/03/17/mulan-exclusive-niki-caro/

Moviefone: So I was talking to Sean Bailey and he was telling me about your approach to "Mulan." It sounds great!

Niki Caro: What did he say?

He said that it's going to be very muscular and a Ridley Scott approach. But I wanted to hear from you what your approach is going to be.

Well I'm not going to contradict Sean. His sensibility and mine for the material is right in sync. It's a big, girly martial arts epic. It will be extremely muscular and thrilling and entertaining and moving.

But from what I understand, no songs?

Yes, from what I understand, no songs right now, much to the horror of my children.

Sounds good to me. A live-action remake of the animated movie is the last thing I want.

 

[Drizzle]

There's no need for it to be a full-blown musical, but they really should just keep two songs, like The Jungle Book did. It just isn't Mulan without "Reflection" or "I'll Make A Man Out Of You".

 

[The Caped Knight]

https://www.moviefone.com/2017/03/17/mulan-exclusive-niki-caro/

Sounds good to me. A live-action remake of the animated movie is the last thing I want.

This might have ramification that can back fire since Reflection is a very nostalgic song.

 

[Silvermoth]

Cinderella didn't have songs and it turned out fine

Although I do love a good sing along so I hope it's not a trope Disney does too often

 

[DorkyFresh]

Jessica Henwick for Mulan please!

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Jessica Henwick for Mulan please!

God yes.

 

[kaypain]

Jessica Henwick for Mulan please!

I see after all these years Dorky we share the same thoughts. Even on Facebook. Just remember she's mine so back off

 

[DorkyFresh]

Whateva! I do what I want!!!