Jackie Chan’s Surprising Disney Roles
Most people in the United States are familiar with Jackie Chan for his stunt work in various action films, but the actor also has a musical side, which he has demonstrated in a number of Disney films.
Jackie Chan’s Surprising Disney Roles
Chan is a Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese singer with an operatic background. He has released over 20 albums in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. He not only played Captain Li Shang in the Chinese remake of the 1998 film Mulan, but he also recorded a Cantonese and Mandarin version of the film’s song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.”
Pocahontas’ Sidekick Was Almost a Turkey
It’s unsurprising that animators considered including a turkey in Pocahontas, a 1995 animated film. Turkeys are common in the Virginia area where the film is set. Originally, the Native American princess’s sidekick was a turkey named Redfeather.
Pocahontas’ Sidekick Was Almost A Turkey
Unfortunately, following the death of the actor who played Redfeather, the decision was made to replace the feathered friend with a raccoon named Meeko, a common North American animal. Because of his dexterity and hilarious interactions with Governor Ratcliffe’s pug, Meeko proved to be an excellent fit.