ROGUE ONE Actor Donnie Yen Joins Disney's Live-Action MULAN Film

Donnie Yen, the actor best known for his role in the IP Man trilogy and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is set to star in Disney's live-action adaptation of Mulan. According to Deadline, he will take on the role of Commander Tung, who is a mentor and teacher to Mulan. A role that Yen is absolutely perfect for!

Yen joins the previously cast Liu Yifei, who is set to play the title role. The film will be directed by Niki Caro, who previously helmed the wonderfully made films Whale Rider, McFarland, USA and The Zookeeper’s Wife. She's a talented director and I think she'll end up giving us a solid film regardless of the fact that it doesn't look like any of the classic songs from the animated movie will be used. 

The story follows a young maiden who secretly takes her father's place in an army as they ride off to battle, to save him from dying. She ends up becoming one of China's greatest heroines in the process.

Disney is still casting roles in the film, which is set to be released on May 27, 2020. Like all of you, I hope it turns out great! I love the fact that Donnie Yen was cast in the movie though!