The Little Mermaid cast: Meet the stars bringing this magical fairytale to life
“This obsession with humans has to stop …”
Disney fans are flocking to see the incredible live action remake of The Little Mermaid, and loving it!
The original Little Mermaid was part of the Disney renaissance alongside other iconic animated films like Aladdin and The Lion King, and like them it has received the live action treatment, garnering itself a whole new audience.
The 2023 remake, directed by Rob Marshall, includes music from the original movie, plus new tracks developed by EGOT winner Alan Menken and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Speaking with Deadline Rob Marshall said he was “proud” of the diverse cast that was assembled to bring the tale of Ariel, a mermaid obsessed with human world, to life. In particular he spoke about the lead, Halle Bailey being perfect for the role of Ariel.
“We saw everybody, but it was hers,” he said. “It had nothing to do with anything exterior. It had everything to do with the interior — what she brings to it, the beauty, the passion, the fierceness, the vulnerability, the joy, the heart. Everything that she has was what we were looking for with Ariel.”
So who else is joining Halle in this incredible tale? Take a look at the gallery below …
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Meet the stars of the 2023 The Little Mermaid live action remake
