‘Black-Ish’ star Yara Shahidi plays Tinkerbell in Disney’s live-action ‘Peter Bon’

ABC Sitcom’s Joey Johnson and its spin-off ‘Crown-Ish’ were the first color actors to traditionally fill the role of a white actress.

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Yara Shahidi His next film appearance is to create magic. The 20-year-old actress was tapped to star as Tinkerbell in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s classic animation. “Peter Pan and Wendy“.

This is the first time a color actor has traditionally filled the role of a white actress. This is the latest in a series of attempts by Disney to continue to represent diversity in its films Halle Bailey Ariel will play the lead role in the upcoming live-action film “The Little Mermaid (2020)“.

Shahidi will join Jude Law, Ready to take on the role of Captain Hook, Alexander Moloney Who Peter Bonn, and Always Anderson Who played Wendy. Directed by David Lower Beats Dragon According to the studio, it is headed by “Peter Bon and Wendy”.

Lower also co-wrote the script with Dovey Holbrooks based on Disney’s 1953 animated film. Produced by Jim Whittaker.

“Peter Bon and Wendy” will be the next in a live-action remake of Disney’s animated classics. The studio recently released Mulan, Directed by Nicki Caro on Disney + due to a corona virus infection, and bringing back “The Chicago”, “The Little Mermaid” on screen with Rob Marshall.Mary Bobbins returns“) Is directly linked.

Shahidi is credited with playing the eldest daughter, Joey Johnson, on ABC’s sitcom. “Black-ish“The popular and critically acclaimed series has spread a cycle.”Developed-ish“, It was screened in 2018 and also stars Shahid.

Includes actress’ movie credits “Imagine that“(2009),”Smallfood“(2018), and the key role in this”The sun is a star“(2019). She voiced Melania’s main character in the Netflix animated film”Fearless (2020)In 2016, Time magazine named it “the 30 Most Influential Teens” in its annual list.