Melissa McCarthy May Play Ursula In The ‘Little Mermaid’ Remake

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It’s been awhile since we heard about Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, the 1989 basic that gave Disney’s animated characteristic wing a much-needed shot within the arm on the finish of a spotty decade. Pre-production has been happening endlessly — at one level it was to star Chloë Grace Moretz and to be directed by Sofia Coppola — however right here’s a superb signal that issues are lastly transferring proper alongside: As per Variety, Melissa McCarthy is in talks to tackle the function of Ursula, the tentacled, white-haired sea witch who ensnares the plucky Ariel (who has not but been forged).

If McCarthy indicators on for the function, the Oscar-nominated actress won’t solely get to warble her approach by means of Ursula’s massive quantity, “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” however presumably some new tunes, which shall be penned by a minimum of Lin-Manuel Miranda. McCarthy isn’t precisely recognized for her singing chops, although she has held her personal in lip synch battles with Jimmy Fallon, which is shut sufficient?