Oscar-nominated actress Melissa McCarthy will play the role of Ursula in the remake of “The Little Mermaid” by Disney.
Melissa McCarthy is an American actress and Oscar-nominated star for Can You Ever Forgive Me?.
It is reported that McCarthy will play the character of Sea witch Ursula in the new version of The Little Mermaid by Disney.
Ursula is the sea witch, and she makes a deceitful deal with Princess Ariel for her to meet the human prince, namely Eric whom she loves.
Ariel is unaware of Ursula’s intentions and carried away in love because of which she puts herself into significant trouble.
It is not confirmed yet, but it would be the first official cast of the remake.
Mary Poppins will direct it with Lin Manuel Miranda and Rob Marshall.
But everyone is not happy with the news as most of the fans want Lizzo to portray the role of the sea witch Ursula.
Disney is making remakes of very famous and popular movies like Aladin has already been made, and now The Lion King is already in the making, and The Little Mermaid is one of them.
Ursula has always been a favorite fan villain in Disney Films over the last few decades.
Further details regarding Melisa McCarthy as Ursula will be updated soon, and we all know that Melisa will fantastically play the role of Ursula.