Mermaid, new live version of the classic animated film directed by Academy Award nominee Rob Marshall (former director of Chicago and Mary Poppins Returns) will be released in Italian cinemas on May 24, 2023. distributed by The Walt Disney Company in Italy. Written by David Magee, the film is enriched songs written by Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast”, “Aladdin”) with lyrics by Howard Ashman and new lyrics Lin-Manuel Miranda. Looking forward to it version of The Little Mermaid with real actors, here is the new movie trailer in Italian:

The Little Mermaid: official plot, cast and Italian movie poster

The Little Mermaid tells the favorite story of Ariel, a beautiful and energetic young mermaid in search of adventure. Ariel, the youngest and most rebellious daughter of King Triton, yearns to learn more about the world beyond the sea, and as she explores the surface, she falls in love with Prince Charming Eric. Mermaids are forbidden to communicate with humans, but Ariel must follow her heart and make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, who offers her the chance to experience life on land, but endangers her life and that of her father’s crown.

The main roles in the film were played by singer and actress Halle Bailey. in the role Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King in the role Prince Eric; Dumezweni name in the role Queen Selina, Art Malik in the role Sir Grimsby, Javier Bardem in the role King Triton; and with Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.