The Next Little Mermaid

It's rumored that Disney Studios has offered the role of Ariel in their remake of The Little Mermaid to Zendaya, a source close to Disney tells.
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Jungle Book will return with its core production leads Jon Favreau directing and Justin Marks writing the screenplay. Not much is known of the sequel's storyline, but Marks said the following to Slash Film: I just finished a draft of [the script] quite recently.


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Even in the first film, we really looked to the other Kipling stories for inspiration, The Elephant and the history and the mythology and the creation of the jungle. Too much is up in the air about this live-action reboot for us to even dream of an approaching premiere date or an official cast, but the musical talent involved is very promising.

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Hamilton 's Lin-Manuel Miranda is teaming up with legendary Disney composer Alan Menken to bring moviegoers back under the sea. The real mystery here is which prince is so charming Disney gave him a reboot.

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My personal bet is on Phillip of Sleeping Beauty. Dude looks great in a cape. Sword in the Stone TBA: One of the last films completed before Walt Disney's death, The Sword in the Stone is an often overlooked Disney classic. This puppy love romance is returning—but to the small screen. The Lady and The Tramp reboot is expected to help pioneer Disney's new streaming service, which launches late next year.

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An official release date and price points for the service have yet to be made public. The tale of the beautiful maiden who charms wild creatures and briefly rooms with seven jewel miners has been told many times since its animated debut in Disney's first film will soon get a live-action makeover , complete with new songs.

A fairy focused Peter Pan remake was announced in Shortly after, Reese Witherspoon's casting as Tinker Bell was announced. Zendaya undoubtedly has the chops and experience to portray Ariel, having co-starred in 20th Century Fox's P.

Disney's Little Mermaid Movie Rumor: Zendaya Offered Lead Role

Barnum musical The Greatest Showman and being a successful pop singer in her own right. Zendaya has taken on more big screen roles in recent years, joining Sony's Spider-Man series that's part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She debuted as Michelle in Spider-Man: Homecoming and is expected to return to the role for the sequel, 's Spider-Man: Given all her experience and talent, Zendaya would be a fantastic choice for a modern take on Disney's Little Mermaid. Similarly, there was backlash when rumors surfaced she'd be playing Sony's take on Mary Jane Watson in its Spider-Man series, with some comic fans crying for a "comics accurate" portrayal of MJ , who's typically a white, redheaded woman despite the fact that black people can have red hair.

If Disney confirms the casting of Zendaya as Ariel, it's likely there will be some resistance among certain fans of the Mouse House, but the actress also has a number of fans who would no doubt be excited to see her take on the role. All that said, this is still a rumor for now, and shouldn't be taken as fact. Though Disney may have offered the role to Zendaya, there's no guarantee the actress will accept the offer or join the production. Take a look at her early roles.

Does Disney's Live Action Little Mermaid Movie Want Zendaya For The Lead?

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