Hard to believe it's been almost twenty-five years since The Little Mermaid hit the big screen, but Disney still milks the hell out of Ariel and the rest of the group. (Trust me I've been to Disney World.)
For those of you who pine for a live action version of the animated feature, you may soon get your wish.
"Deadline" reports that actor Sofia Coppola has agreed to direct a live action version of the classic tale for Universal pictures. Coppola will also co-write the script with Caroline Thompson. Kelly Marcel and Abi Morgan wrote the original treatment.
Early reports indicate that this version of The Little Mermaid will retain the musical element but in what way is unknown at this time. Whether you're a fan of Coppola or not, there's no denying that her films are visually stunning.* At the very least we should expect a film that looks pretty on the big screen.
Currently there is no release date for the film, but Universal pictures is looking to fast track it.
*I personally thought that Lost In Translation was one of the most boring, overrated films ever. The acting was solid but oh my God what a coma inducing piece of film.
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