The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Disney's The Little Mermaid has finally hit the schedule of 2023 new movie releases, and fans are already captivated by the magical world under the sea. The film, directed by Rob Marshall and featuring an incredible cast that features Melissa McCarthy as Ursula and Javier Bardem as King Triton, is surpassing original box office projections, and that could boost its chances of getting a sequel. And if McCarthy and Bardem get their way, we should all grab our snorkels and get ready to dive deeper into the enchanting world under the sea. The A-listers have an idea for a spinoff, and I’m so on board.
The two actors had a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, during which they expressed their enthusiasm for the Disney project and each other's work. However, they both agreed that only one day on set together was not nearly enough, which led the No Country for Old Men star to pitch his idea for a follow-up for their characters. The actor made a compelling case for an Ursula and Triton spinoff, drawing from the sibling relationship between their characters. The Oscar-winning actor said:
