Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Goal For Live-Action Little Mermaid Remake
In an interview with Empire Magazine, composer Lin-Manuel Miranda shared his ultimate goal for his collaboration on the upcoming Little Mermaid Live Action remake. “Don’t f*** it up,” said Miranda bluntly. The Little Mermaid is an essential film in the history of the Walt Disney Company, sparking what many called a “Disney Renaissance” in 1989.
Miranda collaborated with the animated film’s composer and Disney Legend Alan Menken on brand-new songs developed for this new project. While excited to work on the new movie, Miranda stated that he was “Happy to write new lyrics if they need them. And if they don’t, I won’t. I do not want to shoehorn [in] a song that no one wants to sit through because they want to get to ‘Under The Sea’ already. I’m that person!”
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Fans of the original film can expect some changes to the original score. Menken and Miranda are updating some lyrics in ‘Kiss the Girl’ and ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ that have become slightly outdated. Additionally, new songs for Ariel, Prince Eric, and Scuttle were a part of Miranda’s role on the creative side. Miranda wanted to stay true to the original film’s intentions by stating clearly, “I will sign on as a producer. But really the hat I’m wearing is Chairman of the ‘Don’t F*** It Up’ committee,” Miranda smiled. “And I will weigh in when I think you’re f******’ it up!”
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The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey as Ariel and is released in theaters worldwide on May 26, 2023. Are you excited about the new songs in this upcoming movie? Let us know your thoughts on The Little Mermaid in a comment.
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