Mulan live-action remake: Has THIS character has been cut from Disney remake?

The Chinese legend of Hua Mulan was one in a long line of classic tales to be adapted by Disney. Mulan was the Disney’s 36th animated feature and debuted in 1998. Now Disney is remaking the classic into a live-action film, with some changes.

Which Mulan character has been cut by Disney?

According to The DisInsider, Mulan’s sidekick and companion Mushu has been cut.

The website said a source claimed that: “While music from the animated film will be included in the remake, the songs will not be sung by the cast as the music is just instrumentals.

“As time progresses, Disney will very likely use test screenings to gauge what changes – if any – need to be made via reshoots and post-production.”

Whether the significant change in cast and sound will go over well with die-hard Disney fans remains to be seen.

What other characters are in Mulan?

Liu Yifei plays Hua Mulan, the daughter of Hua Zhou who disregards both tradition and the law by disguising herself as a man in order to enlist herself in the Imperial Army in place of her ailing father.

Donnie Yen plays Commander Tung, a new character to the movie, a mentor and teacher to Mulan who leads the Imperial Regiment.

Yoson An as Chen Honghui, who has replaced Li Shang from the original film for an unannounced reason, is a confident and ambitious recruit who joins Commander Tung’s unit.

Initially a rival of Mulan, he eventually becomes her ally and love interest. 

Gong Li as Xian Lang, another new addition, is a powerful and malevolent witch who allies with Bori Khan

Jason Scott Lee plays Bori Khan, a Hun warrior leader allied with Xian Lang, who is intent on avenging his father’s death.

Bori replaces Shan Yu from the original animated film.

Tzi Ma as Hua Zhou, Mulan’s father and a famed war veteran, who is now recalled to the Imperial Army despite his frail health.

Jet Li plays The Emperor, the benevolent ruler of China who orders the mobilization of troops via the conscription of one male from each household to fight the Hun army.

Ron Yuan plays Sergeant Qiang, the loyal, second-in-command of the Imperial Regiment.

Other stars include Jimmy Wong as Ling, Doua Moua as Po, Chen Tang as Yao, soldiers in Commander Tung’s unit.

New characters also include Xana Tang as Hua Xiu, Mulan’s sister, and Utkarsh Ambudkar and Chum Ehelepola as friends and con-men Skatch and Ramtish.

Mulan is out in UK cinemas on March 27, 2020.