The 30-second sneak peek also takes fans further under the sea in addition to showing Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric and Melissa McCarthy as the menacing Ursula.
- February 16, 2023
AceShowbiz - With 100 days left before its release in theaters, "The Little Mermaid (2023)" has got its new trailer released online for viewing pleasure. A courtesy of Disney, the 30-second spot gives first look at Prince Eric and Ursula.
The video is set to Halle Bailey's rendition of "Part of Your World" while her character Ariel explores the world under water. She's seen swimming through colorful reefs and jellyfish, and playing with a fish, but is longing to see the world outside the water.
The video then teases the romance between her and Prince Eric, who is portrayed by Jonah Hauer-King, before it ends with a glimpse of Melissa McCarthy's Ursula, who lets out a devilish laugh.
From visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, "The Little Mermaid" is a live-action reimagining of Disney's 1989 Oscar-winning animated musical classic. The movie is described as "the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure."
According to the official 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."
It also stars Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder, Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle, Art Malik as Sir Grimsby, Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina, with Oscar winner Javier Bardem as King Triton.
Featuring music by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and new lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the movie heads into theaters across the nation on May 26.
