"The little Mermaid"Is the highly anticipated live action from Disney. A remake that promises to be a success, as it had already been in 1989 for the cartoon of the same name. Now, however, Ariel's adventures are even more special. In fact, they will be staged in Italy and, more precisely, in Sardinia.
The Little Mermaid in Santa Teresa di Gallura
Little, if not very little, is known about live action. However, one news is certain: the background to numerous scenes will be the Sardinia. It is in Sardinian waters that the Little Mermaid will swim, between the crystalline sea and unspoiled nature. News in the air for some time, this one, which today has official status. The rumors were confirmed by La Nuova Sardegna with an interview with the Tourism Councilor of Santa Teresa di Gallura, Fabrizio Scolafurru. "The first contact had already taken place in 2020, but they asked us for the utmost confidentiality" has explained. Then confessing that filming was already scheduled for last summer. Now, after a postponement due to the pandemic, the production of “The Little Mermaid” has returned to make itself heard. Filming will begin shortly and will end in July, with the cast engaged on two fronts: Sardinia, in fact, and the London studios of Pinewood. Thus, after Lake Como, Rome & co. chosen for "House of gucci“, Another corner of Italy arrives at the cinema. And pride couldn't be greater.
Halle Bailey in the role of an unprecedented Ariel
In Sardinia there will be 700 people from the production for three months. But it is the related business that must be considered. "It will be one world spot of the beauty of our territory, for which the Municipality will not spend one euro. The production did not ask us for anything, only cooperation on a bureaucratic level. We are ready”Explained Scolafurru. Filming will take place in compliance with anti-Covid protocols, so that everything runs smoothly. But it is not only the location that makes people talk about "The Little Mermaid". In recent weeks, the choice of the protagonist has been debated above all, Halle bailey. Having become famous thanks to the covers published on YouTube, Halle is in fact black. And therefore very far from the diaphanous skin - red hair version of the cartoon. "We had no doubts that Halle possessed a rare combination of spirit, heart, youth, innocence and substance, as well as having a glorious voice. All features necessary to play this iconic roleDirector Rob Marshall told Variety.
The Little Mermaid, plot and characters
In addition to Halle Bailey as Ariel, other roles have been defined. Jacob Tremblay will be Flounder, Awkwafina will be Scuttle. The very bad Ursula will have the face of Melissa McCarthy, although fans are clamoring for Lizzo. Who will be Eric? Initially the rumor had spread of a princely Harry Styles, already seen in "Dunkirk". However, the former One Direction has given up on the role. An audition was declared by Christian Navarro of “Thirteen” and Gavin Latherwood of “The terrifying adventures of Sabrina”. However, it was the winner above all Jonah Hauer-King. Finally, Javier Bardem will take on the role of King Triton. What will “The Little Mermaid” talk about? To date it is not known. It is not known if the plot will follow the animated classic, or if it will refer to the saddest novel. To find out, all that remains is to wait until 2022.
