Disney has revealed that they’ve begun production for their live-action adaptation of Mulan, and will be shooting in locations in New Zealand and China!

Good news for fans that are eagerly awaiting the live-adaptation of Mulan, as the cast and crew has begun production on the film that is slated to be released in U.S. theaters on March 27, 2020.

Fans of the original will certainly be keeping their eyes out for any teases on how the film will turn out. So far, it’s been a roller coaster of a ride from learning of the animated films adaptation to now.

While there is still a buzz around the film, there’s plenty of nervousness as well. Many have been deeply disappointed to learn that some major characters from the animated version have been dropped including Mushu the dragon and bi-sexual icon Li Shang.

Basically, fans are going to be getting a much different version of the film from the animated one. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing remains to be seen.

A synopsis for the film reads:

“Mulan” is the epic adventure of a fearless young woman who masquerades as a man in order to fight Northern Invaders attacking China. The eldest daughter of an honored warrior, Hua Mulan is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. When the Emperor issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army, she steps in to take the place of her ailing father as Hua Jun, becoming one of China’s greatest warriors ever.

Rounding out the cast is Liu Yifei as Hua Mulan, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Ron Yuan, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao, Cheng Pei-Pei, Nelson Lee, Chum Ehelepola, Gong Li, and Jet Li.

Disney has also released a first look image of Liu Yifei as Mulan: