Disney have launched a worldwide search for redheads to play their latest heroine Princess Merida at their US theme parks.
The star of
new animated film Brave is a feisty Scot and a crack shot with a bow and arrow.
And studio
bosses say their ideal candidate would be a Gaelic-speaking Scot.
In the film,
out in June, flame-haired Merida is voiced by Scots star Kelly Macdonald and
Disney are keen that the theme park character should have the same distinctive
accent.
Shawn
Slater, communications manager at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said: “Merida
is impetuous, rough and tumble, strong-willed, determined and playful.
“We would
prefer to find someone who has the right hair and accent already but if the
candidate isn’t perfect, we also have dialect coaches, and wigs.”
Wannabe
warrior princesses must be at least 16, authorised to work in America and will
be paid £7.80 an hour. They could
be based at either Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida
where versions of her Highland castle home are now being built.
Shawn said:
“Merida is a skilled archer and our creative teams wanted to incorporate
archery into the experience.
“There will
actually be sets of bows and arrows – safe ones– that children can use to
practise.”
Brave tells
the story of the reluctant heir to the throne. Merida’s
parents King Fergus and Queen Elinor – voiced by Billy Connolly and Emma
Thompson – are determined to find her a suitable husband. But Merida refuses, instead invoking
an ancient curse.
Source: Daily Record
Scottish Actors note: Anyone interested in this should contact Disney.
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