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'Mulan': Meet Liu Yifei, Jet Li, Donnie Yen and rest of the cast of Disney classic's live-action remake

'Mulan' follows the inspiring story of the brave Fa Mulan, who pretended to be a man in the army so she could fight for her country against the Huns

BY LAKSHANA PALAT

PUBLISHED SEP 4, 2020

After what seems like an eternity of a wait, the live-action remake of 'Mulan' is releasing not in theatres, but on Disney Plus. Fans aren't entirely too pleased with this development, but at this point, something better than nothing, correct?

'Mulan' follows the inspiring story of the brave Fa Mulan, who pretended to be a man in the army so she could fight for her country against the Huns. The 1998 Disney film is considered a classic and there's been much debate on whether the film was revolutionary or not, as it was a departure from Disney's usual approach to women. Mulan wasn't a damsel in distress, she ensured that she had carved an independent status for herself and that she didn't need a man to survive.

Before the film releases on September 4, here's all you need to know about the cast.

Liu Yifei as Mulan

Yifei Liu attends the premiere of Disney's 'Mulan' at Dolby Theatre on March 9, 2020, in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Liu Yifei, who was named as one of the New Four Dan actresses of China in 2009, is known for films such as 'A Chinese Fairytale', 'Night Peacock' and 'Once Upon A Time'.

Donnie Yen as Commander Tung

Donnie Yen attends the Premiere Of Disney's 'Mulan' on March 9, 2020, in Los Angeles, California (Getty Images)

Yen is considered one of Hong Kong's top action stars. Yen has shown his prowess in martial arts and is well-versed in Tai Chi, boxing, kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, Wing Chun and Wushu. Hailed as one of the most popular film stars in Asia of the early 2000s, Yen is consistently one of the highest paid actors in Asia and has earned HK$220M (US$28.4M) from four films and six advertisements in 2013.

Jet Li as the Emperor

Jet Li attends the World Premiere of Disney's 'MULAN' at the Dolby Theatre on March 9, 2020, in Hollywood, California (Getty Images)

Li shot to fame with his first leading role in a Hollywood film as Han Sing in 'Romeo Must Die' (2000). He has starred in many international action films, including in French cinema with the Luc Besson-produced films 'Kiss of the Dragon' (2001) and 'Unleashed' (2005).

Yoson An as Cheng

Yoson An attends the European Premiere of Disney's 'Mulan' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on March 12, 2020, in London, England (Getty Images)

Yoson has acted in films such as 'The Meg', 'Mortal Engines' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Sword Of Destiny'.

Other cast members of 'Mulan' include Rosalind Chao, Jason Scott, Tzi Ma and Susana Tang.

'Mulan' releases on September 4.