Melissa McCarthy could play Ursula in live-action 'Little Mermaid,' Variety reports

Saturday, June 29, 2019
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Actress Melissa McCarthy is in talks to play Ursula in the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid."

The negotiations are still in the early stages, according to Variety.
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The new movie will include the original songs from the 1989 animated hit and feature new music from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Actress Pat Carroll voiced Ursula in the original movie.
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Disney, which produced "The Little Mermaid," is the parent company of ABC.
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