“Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi to play Tinkerbell in Disney’s Live-Action “Peter Pan”

Zoey Johnson in the ABC sitcom and spin-off Grown-ish is the first color actor to play the traditional role of a white actress.

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Yara Shahidi She is about to make magic in her upcoming feature film appearance. The 20-year-old actress was tapped to play Tinkerbell in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic,Peter Pan and Wendy“.

This is the first time that a color actor has performed the traditional role of a white actress. It is also Disney’s latest effort to continue to represent variations in its films after acting Halle Bailey In the lead role of Ariel in the upcoming live photo. “The little mermaid (2020)“.

My martyr will join Jude LawWho is slated to take on the role of Captain Hook, Alexander Molony Who will portray Peter Pan, and Ever Anderson Who was cast as Wendy. David Lowry, who directed Dragon Pete For the studio, on board to drive Peter Pan & Wendy.

Laurie also co-wrote the screenplay, which is based on the 1953 Disney animated film, along with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing.

Peter Pan and Wendy will be the next live-action film from Disney’s animated classics. The studio was recently released MulanDirected by Nikki Carrow, on Disney + due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and will bring back the movie The Little Mermaid on screen with Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “The Return of Mary PoppinsIt attaches directly.

Shahidi was recognized for her starring role as the eldest daughter Zoe Johnson in the ABC sitcomblackishThe popular and critically acclaimed series spilled over an episodic period.The nest has grownWhich premiered in 2018 and also starring Shahidi.

Actress Film Credits Includeimagine that(2009),Small Foot(2018), the leading role inThe sun is also a star(2019). She also provided her voice for the lead role of Melanie in the Netflix animated movie.Fearless (2020)In 2016, Time magazine named her in its annual “30 Most Influential Teens” list.