The Little Mermaid (2023) cast includes a number of high-profile actors including Halle Baily, Melissa McCarthy, and Javier Bardem. Also, Awkwafina, Daveed Diggs, and Jacob Tremblay lend their voices as part of the voice cast. With a lot to live up to, as many Disney fans love the original animated movie, it’s understandable why the big guns had to be brought on for the live-action remake.
Here’s who is in The Little Mermaid (2023) cast:
Who is in The Little Mermaid (2023) cast?
The Little Mermaid (2023) cast includes the following:
- Halle Bailey as Ariel
- Jonah Hauer-King as Eric
- Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
- Javier Bardem as King Triton
- Noma Dumezweni as The Queen
- Art Malike as Sire Grimsby
- Daveed Diggs as Sebastian
- Jacob Tremblay as Flounder
- Awkwafina as Scuttle
- Jessica Alexander as Vanessa
- Martina Laird as Lashana
- Emily Coates as Rosa
- Christopher Fairbank as Hawkins
- John Dagleish as Mulligan
- Lorena Andrea as Perla
- Simone Ashley as Indira
Halle Bailey is the main star of the show as Ariel. She definitely has the biggest boots to fill, as she spends the most time on-screen and has the most lines, including some singing parts. Melissa McCarthy is perhaps the next most important actor, as she must portray the evil Ursula, who is almost too terrifying in the animated movie. Then there’s Eric the prince, who is played by Jonah Hauer-King.
What’s fun about The Little Mermaid (2023) is that, despite it being live-action, some actors don’t actually appear in the film. Instead, they lend their voices to sea creatures whom Ariel can understand. Highlighted actors include Awkwafina as Scuttle, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Jacob Tremblay as Flounder.
For more The Little Mermaid (2023) coverage, here’s the need-to-know info on whether or not the movie has a post-credits scene. Also, dive into the spoilers with our explanation of the ending.
