Zendaya rumored to play Ariel in Live action Little mermaid movie

[Borislshere 52,655]

Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid movie is rumored to have offered the lead role of Ariel to Disney Channel actress and singer Zendaya. Over the last decade, Walt Disney Studios has had great success in adapting their animated classics to live-action movies. Whether the live-action films put a new spin on the material - like Maleficent and Alice in Wonderland - or were nearly straight adaptations of the animated movies, such as Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast, Disney has found a way to tap into the nostalgia of its longtime fans while telling these stories anew for younger generations.

Keeping these types of films going, Disney has a number of live-action adaptations in the works. Early next year, Tim Burton's Dumbo will hit theaters, then Guy Ritchie's Aladdinlater in the spring. After the success of Jon Favreau's live-action/CGI The Jungle Book, the director is now working on a new version of The Lion King. Currently both Mulan and Maleficent II are officially filming. Another live-action Disney movie in the early stages of development is The Little Mermaid. However, a new rumor indicates the Mouse House already has a star in mind for the titular role.

That Hashtag Show reports that someone close to Disney said Zendaya has been offered the role of Ariel in the studio's live-action Little Mermaid movie. When asked by THS for comment, Disney and Zendaya's reps declined. THS further speculated that if the role of Ariel is given to Zendaya or another actress of color, then the character's father King Triton would be portrayed by a man of color. The Little Mermaid doesn't yet have a confirmed director, though Rob Marshall is the reported top choice. However, Hamiltoncreator Lin-Manuel Miranda is on board to co-write the music with legendary composer Alan Menken.

                                                                                     

https://screenrant.com/disney-little-mermaid-movie-zendaya-ariel/

[Borislshere 52,655]

I've been hearing this rumor for a few months but had no clue it would even be a possibility. I love the idea so much and I think Zendaya would be worthy to take on the role of Ariel. I love color blind casting. It worked beautifully for the broadway show

[sampool 5,560]

Would be kinda disappointing if true. I was hoping for a ginger queen. 

[Aglaya 7,680]

I remember Gaga being rumored to star on that movie  I guess we are not getting A Mermaid Is Born anytime soon

[AlejandroooO 515]

She's a very nice girl but doesn't look like Ariel at all.

[Brolysskins 4,166]

Nothing against queen Zendaya but no... give this to someone else lol 

[Thonin Dyn 2,570]

I love zendaya but I was here for mermaidgaga

[Matangi 3,050]

lets keep in mind that ariel is a mermaid w dancing ****in like crabs around her or whatever... a biracial/black girl with the talent needed could EASILY play areola

[ryhanna 3,507]

I actually think she'd be a pretty good fit for the role. 

Honestly, casting Ariel would be hard as hell. I can't think of many *known* actresses I could actually see doing it. Zendaya's probably the closest that I can imagine, so far. She has a certain vibe that I can't quite put my finger on.

[Young Pancake 691]

Yes! I've heard rumors about it before and I love the idea

[ryanripley 86,575]

11 minutes ago, AlejandroooO said:

She's a very nice girl but doesn't look like Ariel at all.

ariel is a 2d cartoon, who does look like her?

[Kulture Kiari 3,433]

I thought the Harry Potter chick, Emma Watson, was going to get the main role?

[AlejandroooO 515]

Just now, ryanripley said:

ariel is a 2d cartoon, who does look like her?

Emm a white redhead !

Even cartoon characters have appearances lol

[Chris Evans 8,912]

I wanted Gaga to do this so bad 

[TMM90 2,821]

7 minutes ago, ryanripley said:

ariel is a 2d cartoon, who does look like her?

Alyssa Milano actually 

- Who Disney used as an inspiration for Ariel

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bp/ariel-milano-alyssa-reveals-she-little-mermaid-inspiration-182123232.html?guccounter=1