The live-action Little Mermaid movie could come sooner than thought.

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The movie's first trailer debuted yesterday at Disney's D23 Expo.

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Ariel, the main character, will be played by Halle Bailey.

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Prince Eric, the main character, will be played by Jonah Hauer-King.

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Melissa McCarthy will play the villain, Ursula

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King Triton and Queen Selina, who are Ariel's parents, will be played by Javier Bardem and Noma Dumezweni.

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Art Malik will play Prince Eric's confidant Grimsby, who helps him choose a wife.

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Lorena Andrea and Kajsa Mohammar will play Perla and Karina.

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Voice actors will bring the original film's characters to life.

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The film is scheduled for release on May 26, 2023

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