Hollywood is now seen going against the concept of racism. 'Black-ish' star Yara Shahidi is about to spread her magic in her next feature film appearance. The 20-year-old star has been roped in to play Tinkerbell's character in Disney's upcoming live-action remake of its classic animation, "Peter Pan and Wendy". This indicates the first time ever an actor of different shade fills the role that traditionally has featured a white actress. It is also the latest of Disney's efforts to continue representing diversities in its movies after casting Halle Bailey in the lead role of Ariel in the upcoming live-action feature, "The Little Mermaid (2020)".
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Shahidi will collaborate with Jude Law, who is set to take on the role of Captain Hook, Alexander Molony who will character Peter Pan, and Ever Anderson who has been roped in as Wendy. David Lowery, who helmed Pete's Dragon for the studio, is on board to helm "Peter Pan and Wendy". Lowery has also co-written the script, which is based on Disney's 1953 animated movie, along with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing the flick.
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"Peter Pan and Wendy" will be the next of Disney's live-action remake of its animated standards. The studio recently released Mulan, helmed by Niki Caro, on Disney+ due to the coronavirus pandemic, and will be bringing back "The Little Mermaid" on screen with Rob Marshall ("Chicago", "Mary Poppins Returns") being attached to direct. Shahidi gained fame for her starring role as the oldest daughter Zoey Johnson on ABC's sitcom "Black-ish". The popular and critically-acclaimed series has crossed a spin-off, "Grown-ish", which premiered in 2018 and also stars Shahidi.
