Disney has launched the primary trailer for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.
On Friday, Walt Disney Studios took the stage at D23 in Anaheim to preview their upcoming slate of live-action movies, which largely consists of remakes reimagining their animated classics. Some of the anticipated live-action remakes within the pipeline is The Little Mermaid, which stars Halle Bailey as Ariel.
Beneath the Sea…
Throughout the presentation, Disney unveiled the primary have a look at The Little Mermaid remake, which has now been launched on-line. The teaser trailer options gorgeous underwater visuals much like what we’ve seen in Aquaman and provides our first correct have a look at Halle Bailey as Ariel. You may watch the primary trailer under.
Right here is the synopsis of the upcoming movie:
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a lovely and spirited younger mermaid with a thirst for journey. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and essentially the most defiant, Ariel longs to search out out extra in regards to the world past the ocean, and whereas visiting the floor, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Whereas mermaids are forbidden to work together with people, Ariel should observe her coronary heart. She makes a take care of the evil sea witch, Ursula, which supplies her an opportunity to expertise life on land, however in the end locations her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Directed by Rob Marshall from a script written by David Magee, Disney’s The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy because the villainous sea witch Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Jacob Tremblay because the voice of Flounder, Awkwafina because the voice of Scuttle, Daveed Diggs because the voice of Sebastian the Crab, and Academy Award winner Javier Bardem as King Triton.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken will write new songs for the remake to be included alongside the basic tunes the latter penned for the animated model of The Little Mermaid. Along with his duties as a songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda will function an govt producer alongside Rob Marshall, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca.
The Little Mermaid will hit theaters on Could 26, 2023. Keep tuned to Heroic Hollywood for the most recent information popping out of D23 this weekend, and subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for extra authentic video content material!
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