The Rob Marshall directorial also stars Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, and Melissa McCarthy.
The Little Mermaid (PC: YouTube screengrab)
Last Updated: 09.05 PM, Sep 04, 2023
Halle Bailey starrer The Little Mermaid is all set to have its digital premiere after its theatrical run. The famous singer-songwriter-actor plays the legendary chracter Princess Ariel from the classic Little Mermaid. After its worldwide release in May 2023, the live-action movie is scheduled to drop on OTT soon.
Plot
The musical romantic fantasy drama is a live-action adaptation of Disney's 1989 animated film, Little Mermaid. The fascination with the human world will land the sea princess in the forbidden land as well as make her fall in love with a human man, Prince Eric. This will make Ariel's life difficult and full of troubles.
Trailer
Watch the official teaser trailer here:
The first official teaser trailer, which was out in September 2022, gives a few crucial glimpses of the movie. It sees Ariel discovering something new and unknown as she explores the ruins of a sunken ship. Moving on, she swims to the surface of the sea along with her mates to learn what lies there.
Cast and makers
Along with Halle in the titular role, the Rob Marshall directorial also stars Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Awkwafina as Scuttle and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric. Written by David Magee, the 2023 movie is bankrolled under the banners of Walt Disney Pictures, Lucamar Productions and Marc Platt Productions.
Release date
After its theatrical release in May 2023, the musical live-action film is set to release on Disney Plus Hotstar on September 6.