Sony Pictures has announced that Alex Graves is set to direct its live-action Mulan movie, which will explore the Chinese legend of the young female warrior Hua Mulan.
Graves has earned much acclaim for his work on the small screen, directing episodes of Game of Thrones, Homeland, Bloodline, Shameless and House of Cards. he recently helmed the pilot for the Taken TV series.
Sony’s Mulan movie is being produced as a Chinese co-production, and will feature a Chinese lead. The film has been written by Jason Keller (Escape Plan) and is being eyed for a 2018 release, although that may change seeing as Disney has recently set a November 2018 date for its own live-action remake.
Originally published October 18, 2016. Updated March 2, 2020.
