ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive clip from the bonus features of the live-action The Little Mermaid remake which features Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel from the original 1989 animated Disney classic.
The clip has producer John DeLuca discuss implementing Benson into the live-action movie through a cameo, followed by Benson herself discussing how meaningful it was for her to pass the torch to Halle Bailey her scene. The Little Mermaid is now available on Digital and will be available for purchase on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD in September.
“The film is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure,” reads the synopsis “The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life — and her father’s crown — in jeopardy.”
Check out the exclusive The Little Mermaid clip below (watch more clips):
Who made the live-action version of The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay written by David Magee, based on the iconic 1989 animated film of the same name. The live-action movie features Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina.
The film paired up Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken to create a blend of both beloved songs from the original and new music. Miranda and Marshall also worked together on Mary Poppins Returns.
Disney’s animated The Little Mermaid made over $211 million at the box office and became a bestseller on home video, popularizing songs like “Under The Sea” and “Part of Your World.” The upcoming film is based on the short story by Hans Christian Andersen and the 1989 Disney animated film by Ron Clements and John Musker.
