The year 2023 will mark the long-awaited release of the live-action “The Little Mermaid”, a classic Disney animation that is now about to receive a realistic version directed by Rob Marshalland the actress Halle Baileyin the lead role.
In addition to Baileyanother name confirmed in the cast of the production is Melissa McCarthy, which will give life to the iconic villain Ursula. The film only opens on May 26, but, to further anticipate one of the most anticipated releases of the year, RECREIO has separated an incredible list with 5 curiosities about the great villain of the feature. Check out!
1. Forgotten sister
Many people don’t remember, but Úrsula has a sister! Morgana appears in the second film of the franchise, “The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea” (2000), assuming the role of the main villain of the plot.
2. Mother?
If you haven’t kept up with some of Disney’s most recent releases, you probably don’t know that Ursula became a mother — but that story was never told in “The Little Mermaid.” Her daughter, Uma (China Anne McClain), appears in the second and third film of “Descendants”, a franchise that features the children of some of the studio’s most iconic characters.
3. Inspired by a real person
A practice widely used by Disney to this day is to use real people to inspire the development of the appearance of their characters. According to the official website of Casa do Mickey, Ursula had her appearance influenced by the North American drag queen. Divinewho was supposed to voice the villain, but passed away before she had the chance.
4. Official voice actress
With the passing of Divinethe dubbing of Úrsula for the English version was the responsibility of Pat Carroll, an actress who died in August last year at the age of 95 after complications from pneumonia. Meanwhile, in Brazil, who gives voice to the iconic villain is the singer and actress Zeze Motta.
Source: Recreio
