Javier Bardem, renowned for his captivating dramatic performances in often villainous roles like Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men and as one of the most effective James Bond baddies, Raoul Silva in Skyfall, decided to venture into the realm of family films for the sake of his daughter. Little did he know that he would soon find himself in a spine-chilling predicament. During the filming of Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, Bardem experienced a harrowing moment, which director Rob Marshall candidly shared. According to the filmmaker, the accident sent shockwaves through the production and instilled a genuine fear for the Biutiful actor’s well-being.
In an enthralling conversation featured on Entertainment Weekly's popular "Around the Table" series, Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca gathered with the incredible cast of The Little Mermaid to dive into the behind-the-scenes magic of the live-action adaptation that swam to the top of the box office this past weekend. Among the fascinating topics explored during the interview was the film's ambitious production, which involved pushing the boundaries of underwater filming techniques. During this discussion, Marshall shared with the heart-stopping incident involving Javier Bardem, who portrays the mighty King Triton in the movie. The Mary Poppins Returns filmmaker recounted the gripping moment vividly, saying:
