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Controversy and Praise Surround 'The Little Mermaid' Remake

Director Rob Marshall and star Halle Bailey of Disney's live-action reboot of The Little Mermaid praised Jodi Benson's cameo appearance in the film. Benson, who voiced Ariel in the 1989 animated version, played a friendly merchant who hands Ariel a fork in a market scene. Marshall and producer John DeLuca wanted to find a natural place for Benson's cameo and thought the market scene was perfect. Bailey felt honored to have Benson's support and said it was a dream come true to work with her. The film opened to a dominant $118 million over the holiday weekend.

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"The Little Mermaid": Cameos, Critiques, and Zodiac Signs

Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 animated classic, makes a cameo appearance in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. Benson appears briefly as a woman who hands Ariel (played by Halle Bailey) a fork to comb her hair with in a local marketplace. The scene already existed in the screenplay, but director Rob Marshall reimagined it to include Benson's cameo. Benson spent over a month in the UK to film the scene during the pandemic. The entire cast and crew were thrilled to have Benson on set, and Bailey even asked her to sing snippets of "Part of Your World."

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Halle Bailey shines in "The Little Mermaid" remake despite mixed reviews.

In the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, Scuttle has been turned into a Gannet instead of a seagull. Director Rob Marshall explained that this change was made to better fit the story and raise the stakes for Ariel's first trip to the surface. Gannets are diving birds that can provide information to Ariel underwater, unlike seagulls.

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Assessing the Mixed Reviews of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' Remake.

Director Rob Marshall and his team opted to cut the musical sequence "Les Poissons" from the live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" as it felt like a Saturday morning cartoon and didn't fit into Marshall's overall vision for the story. The sequence also takes a vacation from the story and has nothing to do with the moment at hand. Marshall said it's a lovely song, but it just doesn't belong in a live-action film.

via IndieWire|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

The Little Mermaid Remake: Controversy and Criticism Surrounding Disney's Latest Adaptation.

Jodie Benson, the voice of Princess Ariel in the original "The Little Mermaid," defends the live-action remake's decision to update the classic songs and storyline to address matters of consent and female empowerment. The film's director, Rob Marshall, and star, Halle Bailey, have also spoken about the changes made to the story. The remake has received positive reviews and opens in theaters on May 26.

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Rob Marshall Hosts Private Screening of 'The Little Mermaid' with A-List Guests.

Director Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca hosted a private screening of Disney's live adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" in New York, attended by a star-studded audience including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film's composer Alan Menken was also present. The audience applauded after each musical number and continued to rave during a post-screening reception. "The Little Mermaid" will be released in theaters on May 26.

via Variety|

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Halle Bailey's Stunning Rendition of "Part of Your World" in Little Mermaid Film.

Rob Marshall, the director of the upcoming live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid," revealed that Halle Bailey was the first actor to audition for the role of Ariel and her performance of "Part of Your World" made him emotional. Marshall praised Bailey's work on the film, saying that "the bar had already been set" with her audition. Bailey's rendition of the song and a new teaser for the film were released by Disney on Wednesday. Despite racist backlash, Bailey has focused on the significance of her casting and the representation it provides for Black and Brown children.

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Harry Styles' Darker Ambitions Led to Little Mermaid Rejection

Director Rob Marshall confirms he met with Harry Styles for the role of Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, but Styles ultimately wanted to pursue darker film roles. The role went to Jonah Hauer-King, whom Marshall was impressed by during auditions. Marshall believes things happen for a reason and is happy to have two young, new people in the film. The Little Mermaid hits theaters on May 26 with Melissa McCarthy also starring in the film.

via Deadline|

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Why Harry Styles Turned Down Little Mermaid's Prince Eric Role for Darker Movies

Little Mermaid director Rob Marshall revealed that Harry Styles turned down the role of Prince Eric in the live-action remake of the film because he wanted to pursue darker movies that didn't focus on his singing. Instead, British actor Jonah Hauer-King was cast in the role opposite Halle Bailey's Ariel. The film is set to release in theaters on May 26.

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Harry Styles Rejects Disney Prince Role for Darker Films

Harry Styles turned down the role of Prince Eric in Disney's live-action "The Little Mermaid" remake because he wanted to take on darker films and didn't want to be in a musical as he transitioned from pop star to actor. Director Rob Marshall confirmed that he met with Styles for the role but ultimately cast Jonah Hauer-King. Styles accepted supporting roles in Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling" and the queer drama "My Policeman" instead. "The Little Mermaid" opens in theaters on May 26.

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