Disney has released the cast list and plot synopsis for this Disney classic. This movie will be Disney’s first full-length animated Disney film to receive a live-action adaptation in its original form. Disney is using CGI animation techniques to bring Ariel, King Triton, Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle to life with human actors portraying them at the moment they are singing their iconic songs like “Under the Sea” or “Part of Your World.”
Release date:
26th May 2023
Cast and characters:
– Halle Bailey as Ariel: Halle is Disney’s first black mermaid.
– Shirley MacLaine as King Triton: Disney is looking for a strong actor to play the king of all mermaids, which is why they chose Shirley. She’s done many films in her lifetime with Disney, including The Apartment (1960) and Terms of Endearment (1983). This Disney veteran is sure to add a lot of depth and weight to Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid.
– Melissa McCarthy as Ursula: Disney knows that the only person who could play this role is Melissa because she has been in other Disney films such as Identity Thief (2013). She also brings a funny edge into every movie that she does. Disney fans everywhere are excited to see how Melissa will play Disney’s newest villain in The Little Mermaid.
Disney has scheduled their live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ starring Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King for May 26, 2023. pic.twitter.com/8bngsLUvfD
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– Jacob Tremblay as Flounder: Disney is looking for a young actor who can bring the innocence and likability of Ariel’s best friend, Flounder, into their film. They found him in this 11-year-old Canadian actor who has been in numerous films such as Room (2015) and Wonder (2017). Disney fans everywhere can’t wait to see him on screen.
– Awkwafina as Scuttle: Disney is looking for a young actor/actress that will bring the comedic relief of Scuttle into their live-action movie. Disney found her in this young rapper and actress. Disney fans everywhere can’t wait to see her on-screen as Scuttle.
Director: Rob Marshall has been selected to direct Disney’s live-action of The Little Mermaid. He is most known for directing Disney’s musicals such as Into the Woods (2014) and Mary Poppins Returns (2018). Disney fans everywhere are excited to see Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid.
Plot details:
Disney has not released plot details for Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid other than the basic story of Ariel. Disney fans everywhere are excited to see Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid, other than the basics of Ariel, Flounder, and Prince Eric. Disney fans everywhere are excited to see who will be playing these iconic characters in Disney’s live-action.
