"The Little Mermaid" expands lineup, David Diggs may join the crew

1905 Movie News Disney's live-action version of "The Little Mermaid" already has a good cast. Recently, news of new casting came. It is understood that the actor David Diggs is negotiating with the producer about matters related to the film. If all goes well, he will play the role of Sebastian the Red Crab in the film.

David Diggs is well-known to audiences for his role in the Broadway musical "Hamilton" in Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, and he won Tony, Grammy and other awards for his superb performance. It can be regarded as a veteran in the performance industry. The original 1989 "The Little Mermaid" is Disney's 28th animated film. In the film, Ariel is a strong and assertive little mermaid who is full of curiosity about the world beyond the ocean. When she met the handsome prince on the land, she was filled with excitement. With the help of friends like Sebastian Red Crab and Fatty Flounder, Ariel bravely rushed out of the underwater world, defeated the curse, and finally pursued the feelings she wanted to have.

As early as 2015, Disney has already begun preparations to make "The Little Mermaid" live. But it has not been implemented. Currently, the director of the film is Rob Marshall, who has directed "Chicago" and "Happy Man 2". The screenwriter is David McGee, who wrote "The Fantasy Drifting of the Boy Pie" and "Looking for Neverland". It can be said that such a behind-the-scenes team is enough to create a live-action fairy tale movie with an alternative temperament. Strictly speaking, the poignant and fierce love story in "The Little Mermaid" is not very suitable for children. So the style of "The Little Mermaid" may be darker and more suitable for adults to watch.