Live action remakes of classic animated Disney films have been quite popular in recent months. With the announcement of the remake of the 1995 family film Mulan, people are expecting much from the creation of the movie. People are now taking to social media to express their concerns. According to CNN, a petition has been created to express concerns about the film. This has many looking into the creation of the film.
Many people began to take a look at the films production after a hashtag was created on twitter. According to CNN, the hashtag “#makemulanright’ has been taking social media by storm. People are concerned about not only the cast of the production but how the story that many have come to know and love will be represented on the big screen.
Concerns of people can be seen on twitter, and many are making their concerns about the story line and the race of the cast is being addressed on social media. Several do not want the movie to have an all white cast and do not want Mulan’s story to be overshadowed by that of a male hero.
Replacing Li Shang with a white savior is extremely racist. Also, Li Shang is hot AF and we deserve a live action Li Shang #MakeMulanRight pic.twitter.com/xdEfKmBUHO
— Deanna Schwartz (@deannaschwartzz) October 10, 2016
People are also using social media to make suggestions regarding what actors and groups will be best for the role.The general consensus is that actors of Asian origin will be better for the movie, so it is authentic as possible. In addition, people specifically are making recommendations for the role of Li Shang.
Mulan is a movie that is loved by people all over the world. The recreation of this film has importance to people of color as well as women everywhere. Mulan is the first female figure who was able to be independent and successful. This film should embody that and pay respect to the creators of the animated film who were able to make such a historic film
