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The following is a list of original characters from Disney's The Little Mermaid franchise, covering the 1989 film, its prequel television series, its direct-to-video sequel and prequel films, stage musical adaptation, and the live-action adaption.
- Halle Bailey as Ariel. The youngest daughter of King Triton who dreams of being part of the surface world. Her life is irrevocably changed when she comes to the rescue of an injured prince.
- Jonah Hauer-King as Eric. The son of Queen Selina and a prince who is saved from drowning by a mysterious girl. Hauer-King is best known for starring in several TV miniseries, including “Howard’s End,” “Little Women” and “World on Fire.”
- Melissa McCarthy as Ursula. A powerful sea witch whose lower body is an octopus who seeks to steal Ariel’s voice. Melissa McCarthy is a comedian who has had memorable turns in “Mike & Molly” (for which she won an Emmy), “Bridesmaids” (for which she was nominated for an Oscar) and “Identity Theft.”
- Awkwafina as Scuttle. A female diving bird (changed from a male seagull from the animated film) and a friend of Ariel’s who incorrectly describes the surface world.
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- Halle Bailey as Ariel. Following the release of the first teaser trailer for The Little Mermaid, Disney fans everywhere were ecstatic to see one of cinema's most beloved princesses being brought to live-action by Grown-ish star Halle Bailey.
- Jonah Hauer-King as Eric. Jonah Hauer-King (A Dog's Way Home) will be playing Prince Eric, the dashing sea-faring prince who becomes the apple of Ariel's eye.
- Melissa McCarthy as Ursula. The dreaded, manipulative sea witch Ursula is well-known for her snarky sense of humor, so it makes sense that she'll be played by comedy legend Bridesmaids star Melissa McCarthy.
- Javier Bardem as King Triton. Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem terrorized the seas as the villainous Capitan Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, but now he'll once again be working with Disney as a more likable character with King Triton.
May 26, 2023 · The Little Mermaid: Directed by Rob Marshall. With Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem. A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.
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May 28, 2023 · The cast of The Little Mermaid remake boasts a Grammy-nominated singer, theater veterans, an Oscar-winner, child stars, debutants, and many more. Many mermaids, many animals, and a few humans. Screen Rant
