Javier Bardem In Talks To Play King Triton In Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' Live-action Remake!
Are we still team Terry Crews?
By Tanzim Pardiwalla July 18, 2019
Disney's next venture in the series of classic animated films getting a live-action remake has been made official with some pretty quick developments. The Little Mermaid, Disney's animated film from 1989, the first Little Mermaid film in the franchise to be produced by the studios will get a reboot between the flurry of teasers and fresh releases coming our way. The Little Mermaid's casting is underway and ever since the phase began, the fandom has been bubbling over with speculations and we haven't stopped wondering what the entire cast line-up will look like.
Disney dropped the pleasant surprise of a colourblind casting with Halle Bailey cast for the role of Ariel. Then came the news of Harry Styles reportedly stepping into Prince Eric's shoes (sorry Jimin fans, we would stan a Korean prince Eric too!). Before we knew it, netizens were buzzing with ideas of diverse casting options for King Triton.
SEE ALSO: Idris Elba, Terry Crews and Other Actors Who Could Totally Play Ariel's Dad In Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Sensing Disney's tone for the upcoming film, most fans figured that King Triton too would look completely different than he did in the original animated film. And for weeks we've been mulling over our options from Idris Elba to Terry Crews playing Ariel's dad in the live-action film. But now, we just might have to put our speculations on hold with the new details that just dropped. Turns out, Javier Bardem is being considered for the role of King Triton as per reports in TheDisInsider.com.
Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor known for his roles in films like Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and No Country For Old Men. He could be King of the Kingdom under the sea, ruling over Atlantis in The Little Mermaid. And we can totally picture it (the transition from pirate ship Captain to King undersea couldn't be that hard right?). And the idea of another colourblind casting is exciting. As casting debates heat up, we're sensing a general agreement in the fandom for this casting decision. Twitterati dig the idea:
Sweet pic.twitter.com/PWHjAbQB5a
— Ramadan Steve 👹 (@joe_standishj97) July 17, 2019
Javier Bardem as King Triton? YES PLEASE.
— Brian (@BrianAcunis) July 17, 2019
I don't hate #javierbardem as King Triton.
They could make his daughters different ethnicities like different type of fishes. The sea is a colorful place. Excited for the #TheLittleMermaid.
— BuiBuddha (@BuiBuddha) July 17, 2019
I am VERY okay with that! #javierbardem #TheLittleMermaid pic.twitter.com/gVCxUORkoI
— Rob Barlow (@Forever1267Rob) July 18, 2019
Javier Bardem better get SWOLE for this role pic.twitter.com/L853kc5ox2
— Rob (@SeHablaRob) July 17, 2019
Disney's The Little Mermaid will go in production next January and we've got plenty of films from the studio dropping to keep us busy in the meanwhile. The Lion King live-action just dropped this month and so did the teaser for Mulan and we can't wait to see what's next with Disney on a roll!
SEE ALSO: Harry Styles Is Probably Going To Play The Little Mermaid's Prince Eric And Netizens Are Already Celebrating
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