news culture The Little Mermaid: release date, news… Everything you need to know about Disney’s next live-action movie!
The Little Mermaid is coming to cinemas soon. So it’s time to take stock of the live action of one of Disney’s greatest classics.
Summary
- When is The Little Mermaid coming out?
- How to see the Little Mermaid in France?
- What is the story of the little mermaid?
- Who are the creative minds behind The Little Mermaid?
- Who is the cast of The Little Mermaid?
- Would you like to know more?
When is The Little Mermaid coming out?
In a few weeks, the live-action version of The Little Mermaid will finally see the light of day. The film was announced in 2019 and was originally slated to hit theaters in 2021 or 2022. But due to several issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the unavailability of actress Melissa McCarthy (Ursula), filming, which was scheduled for April 2020, had to be postponed. Therefore, it ended in July 2021. Almost a year late, “The Little Mermaid” will finally hit the cinemas the 24th 2023
The Little Mermaid is the first live-action cartoon from 1989. It is made in collaboration with Walt Disney and will therefore be released on Disney+. But before that, you can find the film here your cinemas. In France, it takes some time for films to appear on streaming platforms after they have been released in cinemas. The Little Mermaid could therefore be available as early as 17 months after the cinema release.
What is the story of the little mermaid?
The live action will follow the story of the 1989 cartoon, itself inspired by a story by Hans Christian Andersen. The film revolves around Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton. She is a young mermaid who has always been attracted to the world of men, and one day she falls madly in love with Prince Eric.
Who are the creative minds behind The Little Mermaid?
Rob Marshall is directing The Little Mermaid.. This isn’t the first time he’s worked with Walt Disney. You’ve already seen him at work on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Fountain of Youth or two musicals: Into The Wood and Mary Poppins Returns. He is best known for his musical films, including a five-time Tony Award nominee for Drama and Musicals.
Who is the cast of The Little Mermaid?
- Halle Bailey (adult): Ariel
- Mellissa McCarthy (My Best Friends): Ursula
- Jonah Hauer-King (Bella’s Incredible Adventure): Prince Eric
- Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings): Eureka
- Jacob Tremblay (Wonder): Polochon
- Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men): Roi Triton
- Daveed Diggs (Hamilton): Sebastien
- Simone Ashley (The Bridgerton Chronicle): Indira
Would you like to know more?
- With a running time of 2 hours and 15 minutes, 51 minutes longer than the 1989 cartoon, The Little Mermaid will be Disney’s longest-running live-action film. This can be explained by the arrival of new songs, and therefore additional scenes. Composer Alan Menken stated that he had written three new tracks. Also, Alan Menken is no stranger to the Little Mermaid universe. Actually He is one of two composers who worked on the original Disney classic. In addition to its duration, The Little Mermaid has already broken a second record One of the most watched Disney live action trailers in 24 hours. It was viewed more than 108 million times worldwide in one day.
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