Kelly Marie Tran Writes Disney History by Landing Lead Role in 'Raya and the Last Dragon'

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By replacing Cassie Steele as the animated film's titular heroine, the 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' star has become the first southeast Asian to score such important part.

August 28, 2020

AceShowbiz - Kelly Marie Tran has made history by becoming the first Southeast Asian to lead a Disney animated film after joining the cast of "Raya and the Last Dragon".

The "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" star has joined the feature as the titular heroine, replacing Cassie Steele, who was previously set to take on the role.

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Tran joins Awkwafina in the film, which is set to be directed by Don Hall and Carlos Lopez Estrada from a script developed by playwright Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim.

"Raya and the Last Dragon" is set to debut on 12 March (21).

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