Disney releases live action 'Mulan' trailer
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Mulan is ready to bring honor to us all.
During halftime of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Disney released a new teaser for the upcoming live action remake of “Mulan,” starring Chinese-American actress Liu Yifei. In the teaser, Yifei shows off her sword-fighting skills as she gets ready to take on the battlefield and any new suitors that come her way (the original film’s matchmaking scene plays prominently in the teaser).
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Mulan’s horse Khan also makes a short appearance at the beginning of the video, which features a classic conversation between Mulan and her parents.
“The matchmaker has found you an auspicious match,” her mother says.
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“Yes, I will bring honor to us all,” she replies as faint notes from the classic Disney song of the same name play in the background.
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Noticeably absent from the trailer are the original film’s dynamic animal duo, Eddie Murphy’s dragon character Mushu and Mulan’s lucky cricket Cri-Kee. Other stars in the film include Jet Li who will play the emperor of China, Gong Li who will portray a powerful witch and Donnie Yen who will play Mulan’s mentor, Commander Tung. Yoson An will also make an appearance as Chen Honghui, a confident and ambitious recruit who becomes Mulan’s ally and eventual love interest.
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The new film is a live-action remake of the 1998 classic animated film about a female Chinese warrior. “Mulan” is set to hit theaters March 27, 2020 with Niki Carois directing.