February 28, 2006

Zhang Ziyi approached to play Mulan

(Posted In Action Asia Film News Martial Arts Rumors )

Ziyi-Red.jpgIt seems you cannot go a day wading through chinese movie news without reading something about Zhang Ziyi. Do you hear me complaining? One of the latest tidbits of new is that Zhang Ziyi has been approached by Stanley Tong to star in the live adaptation of the popular folklore tale Hua Mulan which in turn was popularized here in North America thanks in whole to the Disney animated movies. Shooting locations are being scouted in China and here in Canada. I would think west coast and Rocky Mountains considering. Shooting will begin in October.

If Zhang Ziyi is looking for more breakout roles into the West this may be one to strongly consider. Or, perhaps not. Given that this film, when completed, will be in Cantonese and the idea of foreign film is, well, foreign to a Western audience the only play a film like this would get would be arthouse cinemas, unless it was dubbed, then it would be a very small theatrical run. Still, with the devotion of the Disney Mulan audience it might be an easier sell to Western markets. But then they would have to tone it down to compliment the sugary aftertaste of a Disney movie. Wretch!!!

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» Posted by Mack at February 28, 2006 11:50 PM
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Reader Comments

Though I'm sick of seeing Zhang in every single Chinese period film, this at least makes more sense than the initial rumour that Jeon Ji-hyun has been casted to play in this legendary fable.

I understand that Anita Yuen has starred in a similar Taiwanese or mainland series before? It'd be refreshing to see her come back to the big screen again ... ... let alone be in Hong Kong. -_-

Hong Kong is really lacking a versatile actress like her.

» Posted by knightdevil at March 1, 2006 01:41 AM

SHE DONT GIVE A FUCK ABOUT HONG KONG!

» Posted by MRMARZO at March 1, 2006 01:44 AM

I thought Michelle Yeoh was making Hua Mulan? It was supposed to be her dream project, she had a script and Chow Yun Fat signed on to star in it. Is she really going to let Zhang Ziyi take her dream project from her?

» Posted by Badtz at March 1, 2006 07:16 AM

Maybe Michelle Yeoh sat down and watched The Myth and thought twice about working with Stanley Tong...

» Posted by hellocruelworld at March 1, 2006 06:11 PM

why?...is Zhang Ziyi really going to play the part of hua mulan...if its true...than dang...i was really looking foward to michelle...she looks more like a mulan than Zhang Ziyi...no offense...i mean her movies are aright...but i don't really like her movies...she looks more like the bad guy than the good guy...but when this movie comes out...i really hope it'll have english sub...cross my fingers...

» Posted by smilyk at November 10, 2006 02:48 AM

i love seeing her in so many roles
she is such a talented actress and well deserving.

» Posted by arorra at February 1, 2007 04:19 PM

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