Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is coming to Disney+ on 6th September 2023 it has been announced.
The film, which took more than $542 million at the global box office, stars Halle Bailey (‘grown-ish’), as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King (‘A Dog’s Way Home’) as Eric; Daveed Diggs (‘Hamilton’) as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina (‘Raya and the Last Dragon’) as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay (‘Room’) as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni (‘Mary Poppins Returns’) as The Queen; Art Malik (‘Homeland’) as Sir Grimsby; with Javier Bardem (‘No Country for Old Men’) as King Triton; and Melissa McCarthy (‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’) as Ursula.
‘The Little Mermaid’ is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Disney+ subscribers will be able to access special bonus content, including Bardem performing the song ‘Impossible Child’ with music by Alan Menken (‘Beauty and the Beast’) and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (‘Hamilton’); ‘Passing the Dinglehopper’, and ‘Under the Sea – Song Breakdown’.
‘The Little Mermaid’ is directed by Rob Marshall (‘Chicago’) with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (‘Life of Pi’).
