“Disney has released the first teaser trailer for the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.

“The film, set to be released in 2023, stars Halle Bailey as the mermaid Ariel, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.

“Footage of the film was unveiled at Disney’s annual D23 fan event.

“The teaser includes a snippet of Bailey taking on “Part of Your World”, one of the best-known numbers from Disney’s original 1989 musical animation.

“Fans have shared their reactions to the teaser on social media, with responses being particularly effusive about Bailey’s singing.”

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