Date 12/04/2018 - News People
Donnie Yen is to star in Disney's live-action 'Mulan' movie. The 54-year-old actor - who has previously appeared in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' and the 'Ip Man' franchise - has been cast in the role of Commander Tung, a mentor and teacher to Mulan, Deadline reports. Despite his recent appearances in high-profile movies, Donnie previously bemoaned the lack of opportunities for Asian men in Hollywood. Donnie suggested that movie studios are sometimes reluctant to hire people like himself because they are considered to be "threatening and intimidating".