: The treacherous sea witch and King Triton’s estranged sister.
This guide to Disney's live-action reimagining of covers the key cast members, new musical additions, and notable differences from the 1989 animated classic. Core Cast & Characters The Little Mermaid (2023)
: Includes Daveed Diggs as Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder the fish, and Awkwafina as Scuttle—reimagined here as a female northern gannet. Musical Guide : The treacherous sea witch and King Triton’s
: A new character created for the film, she is Eric's adoptive mother. Musical Guide : A new character created for
The soundtrack combines iconic original songs by and Howard Ashman with new lyrics and tracks by Lin-Manuel Miranda : Performed By "Wild Uncharted Waters" Jonah Hauer-King An "I Want" song for Prince Eric. "For the First Time" Halle Bailey Describes Ariel's first experiences on land. "The Scuttlebutt" Awkwafina & Daveed Diggs A fast-paced rap about potential royal gossip.
The film features a mix of live-action performances and CGI-enhanced voice acting:
: Lyrics for "Kiss the Girl" and "Poor Unfortunate Souls" were updated to better reflect modern sensibilities regarding consent and female empowerment. Major Differences from the 1989 Film The Little Mermaid (2023) | GreatestMovies Wiki | Fandom
