Javier Bardem plays a king in The Little Mermaid. Javier Bardem is probably going to play King Triton in the new live-action version of The Little Mermaid that Disney is making. According to the reports.
Javier Bardem will be featured in the film alongside singer Halle Bailey, who plays mermaid Ariel.
Harry Styles would have been cast as the prince she fell in love with.
Comedian Melissa McCarthy plays the role of the angry sea witch Ursula.
The prestigious project is directed by Rob Marshall, who previously made Oscar winner Chicago.
The Little Mermaid is a remake of the animation hit from 1989.
Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) writes several new songs.
Studio Disney is currently busy remaking many old cartoons into live-action versions.