Melissa McCarthy, star of Bridesmaids, Mike & Molly and many more, is in early talks to play Ursula in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
As reported by Variety, a deal has not quite been reached, but the talks are ongoing and line up with Disney’s focus on “looking to make contemporary and compelling casting choices, while still paying homage to the beloved animated original.”
Mary Poppins Returns director Rob Marshall will be directing the film which will feature the original songs from the 1989 classic, but also will include new songs from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Source: IGN.com The Little Mermaid: Melissa McCarthy in Talks to Play Ursula