Gay little mermaid

The Little Mermaid fairy tale was written by a queer man, Hans Christian Andersen, so protests about the new movie's diversity are pointless. You will feel for her. While Ursula may seem like a daunting role to take on, especially knowing that drag legend Divine was the original inspiration for the look and attitude of the character, Marshall also knew McCarthy had the chops.

And that passion that she has is all over the screen. She is doing things you have never seen her do. Up until The Little Mermaid, Disney’s musicals were mostly jukebox style. Ashman introduced the American musical theatre style to The Little Mermaid, resulting in songs that not only reveal more about the characters but move the plot forward.

So…there was always this interesting connection that I always felt with The Little Mermaid. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. This tale told the story of a lovestruck little named Ariel who feels like an outsider in her underwater society, causing her to dream of a life with humans in the mermaid above.

I grew up with it. But she has such depth as [Ursula]. The story itself isn’t the only thing that has a queer resonance. She wanted to be guided. We sent the screen test to Disney. She wanted to be directed. And then that sort of bled into the idea of us being able to do one myself, being able to do Chicago and that being embraced.

The original Little Mermaid was one of the last Disney projects the Grammy- and Oscar-winning songwriter worked on before losing his battle with HIV in at age And because of all that, Marshall says he felt a deep connection to Ashman during the process of bringing the live-action movie into the world.

Ariel's transformation in The Little Mermaid is an important allegory, and so is King Triton's journey. And she sings magnificently, and she just took this part with every ounce of her. Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid has had complaints over its differences from the cartoon, but the original story was a deeper allegory.

And the studio found that in out filmmaker Rob Marshall. It all just fit together. Also vulnerable, but the strength of youth that she had. It was the video I watched over and over again as a child, as a parent, as a babysitter. It was that connection, plus a storied career that includes lauded films like ChicagoMemoirs of a GeishaNineInto the Woodsand Mary Poppins Returnsthat helped Marshall land the gig — a job he considers a huge honor.

The Little Mermaid has always been for the gays. She wanted this so badly. It is a full experience with her because she, of course, is funny. And I really wanted to do it right. Disney’s original animated musical film (which kicked off the studio’s legendary and critically acclaimed Renaissance era) was based.

And I think people really will be surprised by what she accomplishes in gay movie.