Ariel, the youngest and most defiant of King Triton’s daughters, longs to learn more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, she falls in love with the handsome Prince Eric. (Disney)
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A new promotional image for Disney’s live-action remake The little Mermaid goes around the world. The snapshot gives a first look at Ariel’s crustacean boyfriend, Sebastian. The long-awaited love story feature will hit theaters in Latin America on May 25, 2023.

After the first look at the villainess, Úrsula, in a new TV commercial released a few days ago to promote The little MermaidNow it has been revealed what the famous crab in the story will look like. This thanks to a filtered promotional image.

This is what the new version of Sebastián will look like in the active live adaptation of "The little Mermaid".  (The Hollywood Handle)
Here’s what the new version of Sebastián will look like in the active live adaptation of “The Little Mermaid”. (The Hollywood Handle)
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According to the website The Hollywood handle, the photo appears to be taken from a book about the anticipated film and features Ariel’s (Halle Bailey) crustacean boyfriend, who was a major character in the animated version. Daveed Diggs will voice him in the live-action remake. As you can see, Sebastián looks more like a king crab than the version the audience encountered in the 1989 animated film.

Fan reactions to the new image aren’t entirely favorable, with many pointing out that it’s not a successful adaptation. While not much is known about this remake yet, based on what’s been seen so far, director Rob Marshall won’t be taking too many liberties with the animated classic it’s based on and will follow through. apparently the story to the letter. .

Halle Bailey will play Ariel.  (Disney)
Halle Bailey will play Ariel. (Disney)
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Halle Bailey stars alongside Jonah-Hauer King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian and Awkwafina in Scuttle’s.

The little Mermaid will feature music from the animated original as well as four new songs. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who previously worked with Marshall on Mary Poppins Returnswill also compose the original music for Mermaid with Alan Menken.

"The little Mermaid", directed by Rob Marshall, will have new songs composed by Lin Manuel Miranda.  (Disney)
“The Little Mermaid,” directed by Rob Marshall, will have new songs composed by Lin Manuel Miranda. (Disney)

The live-action adaptation of the story was developed by Miranda and Marshall in collaboration with Emmy Award winner John DeLuca and referenced both Hans Christian Andersen’s original story and the well-known animated film by Ron Clements and Juan Musker.

The little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, she yearns to learn more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, she falls in love with Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, she will follow her heart to make a deal with the sea witch, Ursula, which gives her the chance to experience life on earth, but puts her life in danger. .

This new version will hit theaters on May 25.  (Disney)
This new version will hit theaters on May 25. (Disney)

Ahead of this film’s premiere, you can see the 1989 classic, The little Mermaid on Disney+.

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