Photos: See Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy & More at THE LITTLE MERMAID's Australian Premiere

Visionary director Rob Marshall's "The Little Mermaid" opens exclusively in theaters May 26, 2023.

Last night, Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, and Melissa McCarthy attended The Little Mermaid premiere in Sydney, Australia. Check out photos from the event below!

Visionary director Rob Marshall's "The Little Mermaid" opens exclusively in theaters May 26, 2023.

"The Little Mermaid" is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton's daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.

While mermaids are forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life - and her father's crown - in jeopardy.

The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey ("grown-ish") as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King ("A Dog's Way Home") as Eric; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs ("Hamilton") as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina ("Raya and the Last Dragon") as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay ("Room") as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni ("Mary Poppins Returns") as The Queen; Art Malik ("Homeland") as Sir Grimsby; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem ("No Country for Old Men," "Being the Ricardos") as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy ("Can You Ever Forgive Me?" "Bridesmaids") as Ursula.

"The Little Mermaid" is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall ("Chicago," "Mary Poppins Returns") with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee ("Life of Pi," "Finding Neverland").

The songs feature music from multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken ("Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin") and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda ("Hamilton," "In the Heights").

The film is produced by two-time Emmy® winner Marc Platt ("Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert," "Grease Live!"), Miranda, two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca ("Tony Bennett: An American Classic"), and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver ("The Lion King") serving as executive producer.

Check out photos from the premiere here:

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Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Melissa McCarthy

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Rob Marshall,

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey and Rob Marshall

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
The Little Mermaid Sydney Premiere

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
The Little Mermaid Sydney Premiere

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, Melissa McCarthy

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Rob Marshall and Halle Bailey

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy

Interview: Bernadette Peters Talks 'Irreverent' New Series HIGH DESERT on Apple TV+
Rob Marshall, Halle Bailey, and Melissa McCarthy

Photo: Scott Ehler



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