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Lately, Disney has been remaking several of its classic animated tales as live-action movies. Thus, following the recent live-action movie,The Little Mermaid, the Studio confirmed taking a dip into the classic story ofThe Princess and the Frog.Thereafter, Disney has been making headlines for reportedly eyeingBlack Pantherstar, Lupita Nyong’o as Tiana.
However, following the unconfirmed reports of the MCU actress appearing as a Disney character, racists gathered on Twitter to express their opinions on the alleged casting. Sharing their demand for Emma Stone to take up the role, following her phenomenal performance as Cruella de Vil, fans started slamming Disney for its reported progressive step.
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Disney Reportedly Eyeing Lupita Nyong’o As Tiana
As Disney ventures into the creative process of remaking classic animated films into live-action movies, the studio is often making headlines for controversial casting choices. After white-washing Mulan’s story and making a progressive choice of casting a black woman as Ariel, the movie production giant is reportedly eyeing an MCU actress of color for the role of Tiana inThe Princess and the Frog.
With reports surfacing about Disney developing a live-action version ofThe Princess and the Frog, netizens went frenzy to witness the remake of the much-loved animated movie. However, following the rumors of castingBlack PantherstarLupita Nyong’oas a potential lead actor for the film, fans apparently went numb.
Disney has been trying to remakeThe Princess and the Frogstory and even bring a solo spin-off for the pivotal character Tiana, for a long time. After the animated musical feature was released in 2009, a television spin-off titledTianawas announced in December 2020 for Disney+. However, in January 2022 Studio heads expressed their interest in developing a live-action film adaptation, over a TV series.
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Netizens Oppose Disney And Demand Emma Stone
Ever since Disney announcedThe Princess and the Frogbeing under development, fans have been waiting to unravel the suspense of which actress the studio might cast as Tiana. However, with recent rumors suggesting the movie production giant’s alleged decision to cast Lupita Nyong’o as the pivotal character, fans went totally rogue.
Opposing Disney with their racist ideas and bigotry, netizens have been demandingEmma Stoneto appear as Tiana. Following Stone’s enchanting villainous performance as Cruella de Vil, fans have been begging Disney to cast the legendary actress. Trying to whitewash another Disney story about an African American character with racism, netizens have been stating their demands on Twitter.
I think Emma Stone would be a better choice
— Brandon S (@BSaarX)June 18, 2025
love lupita down but not for this role
— fatima (@f4tima_j)July 27, 2025
Since Disney loves race swapping characters, I can’t wait to see Tiana played by Emma Stone
— UngaBunga247 (@RightWing273)July 28, 2025
It’s ok, I’m for one looking forward to Emma Stone playing Tiana in the Princess and the Frog live action movie.
— Draugr (@GODraugr)July 05, 2025
https://twitter.com/fawzyJN/status/1687808608807821312
Although Disney is yet to confirm if they would cast the Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o as Tiana, or someone else, fans seem to have already waged war against the production giant.
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Source:Twitter
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