Disney just release a new trailer of the live-action adaption of The Little Mermaid with a theatrical release date this 26th of May 2023.
The trailer is a 2 minute and 20 seconds trailer starts with Ariel (Halle Bailey) saving Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) from drowning after their ship collided with rocks. Then later we see Ariel being persuaded by Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) to “become a human” in order to be with the Prince. The last part of the trailer are different clips from the film most where we can hear Ariel signing the official theme song of the film – “Part of Your World.”
Together with the trailer Disney also release the latest movie poster of the film were Ariel is sitting on a rock surrounded by King Triton, Ursula and Prince Eric with all their aquatic friends.
The all-new poster for #TheLittleMermaid arrives! See the movie only in theaters May 26! pic.twitter.com/6w0nuaeIU1
— The Little Mermaid (@LittleMermaid) March 13, 2023
The live action adaptation of the Little Mermaid is directed by Rob Marshall with screenplay by David Magee. The songs feature music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film is produced by Marc Platt, Lin Miranda, John DeLuca and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver serving as executive producer.
The Little Mermaid stars are;
- Halle Bailey as Ariel
- Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric
- Daveed Diggs for the voice of Sebastian
- Awkwafina for the voice of Scuttle
- Jacob Tremblay for the voice of Flounder
- Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina
- Art Malik as Sir Grimsby
- Javier Bardem as King Triton
- Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
The Little Mermaid is the latest Disney property to get the live action adapation treatment and despite the controversy surrounding the casting it looks like the film will be a great one!