Zendaya Cast as Ariel in Live-Action Little Mermaid
Zendaya was cast as Ariel in Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The film is a remake of the 1989 animated classic and features a new musical score alongside familiar songs. Her casting was confirmed by Disney and widely reported by entertainment outlets.
Role and Character Background
Ariel is a mermaid princess who dreams of life on land. In the live-action version, Zendaya portrays Ariel through a combination of performance capture and voice work. The story follows her journey across the ocean and her relationship with Prince Eric.
Production and Release Context
The film is produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Rob Marshall. Shooting took place at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom. Disney has described the project as a faithful retelling of the animated film with updated visual effects.
For official updates and cast details, visit the Disney website Disney Official Site.
