Zhao Wei to Play Mulan in Live Action Movie
Zhao Wei to Play Mulan in Live Action Movie
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Petes1234567
312 days ago
Another big screen adaptation of the Hua Mulan story is coming, and director Jingle Ma has cast Zhao Wei, aka Vicky Zhao, in the title role. Twitch directed me to the original story at CriEnglish. Zhao is not only an actress but also a pop singer, as appears to be the norm in Asia.
In essence, the story tells of a young girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to take her ailing father’s place in the army. Most tellings then have her caught in a romantic situation complicated somewhat by her subterfuge. There’s no longer any record of whether the story is a history or an allegory, but it’s great drama in either case.
I’m rather fond of the Disney film. I recall that, in particular, the sequence in which Mulan commits to her decision in the middle of the night is very, very good storytelling. I’ve never seen a line action version of the story however, despite there being several. There’s no doubt that it doesn’t need the added Disney florishes to be compelling and will make for a great film even without grasshopper companions and wisecracking dragons.
In essence, the story tells of a young girl who disguises herself as a boy in order to take her ailing father’s place in the army. Most tellings then have her caught in a romantic situation complicated somewhat by her subterfuge. There’s no longer any record of whether the story is a history or an allegory, but it’s great drama in either case.
I’m rather fond of the Disney film. I recall that, in particular, the sequence in which Mulan commits to her decision in the middle of the night is very, very good storytelling. I’ve never seen a line action version of the story however, despite there being several. There’s no doubt that it doesn’t need the added Disney florishes to be compelling and will make for a great film even without grasshopper companions and wisecracking dragons.
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