3 Things About The Little Mermaid Live-Action Remake You Will Love To Know

Following the success of live-action films such as The Lion King, Mulan,... the Disney Studio is adding to its growing collection of live-action remakes with "The Little Mermaid". Disney is preparing to return to the Undersea Kingdom with Ariel and her friends.
The original movie depicts Princess Ariel, a mermaid, who falls in love with Prince Eric, a human. To be with him, she strikes a bargain with Ursula- a strong sea witch. She exchanges her voice to be transformed into a human. "The Little Mermaid" was a huge hit when it was first released in 1989, and it's still considered one of Disney's legend films, so it's no surprise that it became a live-action target.
Fans of this classic fairy tale can have a trip under the sea with Ariel which is produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Marc Platt. But there is also some other news that you need to know about this live-action version. Scroll down to get more information.

#1 When will it be on the big screen?

"The Little Mermaid" live-action remake will be released on May 26, 2023, according to Disney. It's scheduled for a cinema release. After a few delays, filming on the new film is already complete.

#2 Who's in The Little Mermaid?

The live-action cast of "The Little Mermaid" includes both established actors and newcomers. The main cast has been announced, with Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King portraying Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy portraying Ursula, Javier Bardem portraying King Triton, and more.

#3 Will there be new original story?

The live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" will follow the same 1989 tale with a few alterations, and it may offer Ariel greater autonomy.