Disney's new version of "The Little Mermaid" finally starts filming after multiple delays

Disney's new live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" has announced the start of filming. Javier Bardem, who plays Ariel's father King Triton, said in an interview that "The Little Mermaid" has started filming and black female singer Halle Bailey will play the protagonist mermaid Ariel.

"The Little Mermaid" is adapted from Disney's classic animation of the same name. Jonah Hauer-King (2017 TV version of "Little Women") plays Prince Eric, Javier Bardem ("Pirates of the Caribbean 5") plays Ariel's father King Triton, Melissa McCarthy ("Spy") plays the villain Ursula, Jacob Tremblay ("Wonder Boy" and "Room") and Awkwafina ("Crazy Rich Asians" and "Ocean's 8") play Ariel's friends Flounder and Scuttle, and Daveed Diggs ("Hamilton" and "Wonder Boy") plays the red crab Sebastian.

Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago, Memoirs of a Geisha, Into the Woods), written by Jane Goldman (Kingsman: The Golden Circle, X-Men: First Class), Lin-Manuel Miranda and legendary Disney composer Alan Menken will create new songs.