Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” is making waves in the entertainment industry, with fans eagerly anticipating its release. While the film won’t hit theaters until later this year, buzz continues to grow around the project. Here are some key takeaways from recent news and developments related to “The Little Mermaid.”
Melissa McCarthy is set to play the film’s villain, Ursula. McCarthy introduced her big number “Poor Unfortunate Souls” at CinemaCon, describing Ursula as “a conniving broad” (USA Today). Meanwhile, Disney revealed character posters featuring Sebastian and Scuttle. IGN notes that the images are “disturbingly realistic,” and those who have seen the posters have expressed mixed reactions.
Halle Bailey, who plays Ariel, has also received early praise for her rendition of “Part of Your World,” which came out today. The song is a beloved favorite among fans of the original animated classic. Bailey’s version of the song has already garnered positive reviews, with Good Morning America noting that she “nails it” in her performance.
But perhaps one of the most surprising pieces of news to come out about the live-action remake is its length. According to Polygon, the film will have a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes, which is one hour longer than the original animated feature. The publication speculates that the added time could be due to new songs or scenes, but nothing has been confirmed by Disney.
Regardless of the added runtime, fans of the original animated classic are eagerly anticipating the release of the remake, which promises to bring beloved characters like Flounder and Sebastian to life in a whole new way. Tickets for the film are now available for advance purchase, with IMAX showings also available in select locations (Broadway World, LRM Online).
As we eagerly await the release of “The Little Mermaid,” the film continues to generate excitement and anticipation for its fresh take on a beloved classic.
