The Little Mermaid offers a brand-new take on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, which previously served as inspiration for the 1989 animated classic. Its live-action remake once again centers on a young mermaid Ariel, who spent her life dreaming of life above the water.

After saving a mysterious stranger from a shipwreck, and getting a glimpse of his world, Ariel decides to make her dream come true. She strikes a deal with a sea witch Ursula, trading her beautiful voice for human legs, but she quickly learns that life above the water is more than she bargained for.

This live actioned remake will be led by Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Eric, with Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, and Jacob Tremblay in supporting roles.

Disney has been plotting this live-action remake ever since Rob Marshall agreed to direct it back in 2017. After years in development, The Little Mermaid will finally see the light of day on May 26, when it’s set to be released theatrically in the US.

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The Can You Ever Forgive Me? actress is reportedly in negotiations to star in the upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid.

Disney has already given several of its animated classics the live-action treatment, including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King.

Based on the tale by Hans Christian Anderson, the film — which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year — follows mermaid Ariel and her friends Sebastian and Flounder on her quest to gain the affection of human Prince Eric.

Putting an ore in her way is sea witch Ursula which is the part McCarthy is being considered for.

Rob Marshall, who recently helmed Mary Poppins Returns, will be directing the remake which is set to include the classic songs from the original as well as new tunes created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.

We can’t wait to be part of that world!

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With Cinderella and The Beauty and the Beast having already been remade and The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan in hot pursuit, it is only a matter of time with Ariel and co. take us under the sea.

Rumors have claimed that The Greatest Showman star — and former Disney kid — Zendaya would be taking on the role of the red-haired mermaid who finds herself trading her voice for an opportunity to meet her true love.

“I loved The Little Mermaid,” the 22-year-old told PEOPLE. “It is honestly one of my favorite movies of all time. I was obsessed with it when I was a little kid.”

But as for whether or not she will be ganging up with Sebastian and Flounder and becoming part of their world?

“It’s just a rumor so we will see.”

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The Little Mermaid offers a brand-new take on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, which previously served as inspiration for the 1989 animated classic. Its live-action remake once again centers on a young mermaid Ariel, who spent her life dreaming of life above the water.

After saving a mysterious stranger from a shipwreck, and getting a glimpse of his world, Ariel decides to make her dream come true. She strikes a deal with a sea witch Ursula, trading her beautiful voice for human legs, but she quickly learns that life above the water is more than she bargained for.

This live actioned remake will be led by Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Eric, with Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, and Jacob Tremblay in supporting roles.

Disney has been plotting this live-action remake ever since Rob Marshall agreed to direct it back in 2017. After years in development, The Little Mermaid will finally see the light of day on May 26, when it’s set to be released theatrically in the US.

The post Disney Unveils First Full Trailer & New Poster for “The Little Mermaid” appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

The Can You Ever Forgive Me? actress is reportedly in negotiations to star in the upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid.

Disney has already given several of its animated classics the live-action treatment, including Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King.

Based on the tale by Hans Christian Anderson, the film — which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year — follows mermaid Ariel and her friends Sebastian and Flounder on her quest to gain the affection of human Prince Eric.

Putting an ore in her way is sea witch Ursula which is the part McCarthy is being considered for.

Rob Marshall, who recently helmed Mary Poppins Returns, will be directing the remake which is set to include the classic songs from the original as well as new tunes created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.

We can’t wait to be part of that world!

The post Melissa McCarthy is Being Considered for “The Little Mermaid” appeared first on thestarsworldwide.com.

With Cinderella and The Beauty and the Beast having already been remade and The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mulan in hot pursuit, it is only a matter of time with Ariel and co. take us under the sea.

Rumors have claimed that The Greatest Showman star — and former Disney kid — Zendaya would be taking on the role of the red-haired mermaid who finds herself trading her voice for an opportunity to meet her true love.

“I loved The Little Mermaid,” the 22-year-old told PEOPLE. “It is honestly one of my favorite movies of all time. I was obsessed with it when I was a little kid.”

But as for whether or not she will be ganging up with Sebastian and Flounder and becoming part of their world?

“It’s just a rumor so we will see.”

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