Halle Bailey plays Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King plays Prince Eric, and Melissa McCarthy plays Ursula in Disney’s live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023).
Main cast
- ArielHalle BaileyMain
- Prince EricJonah Hauer-KingMain
- UrsulaMelissa McCarthyMain
Supporting cast
- King TritonJavier BardemSupp
- Sebastian (voice)Daveed DiggsSupp
- Flounder (voice)Jacob TremblaySupp
- Scuttle (voice)AwkwafinaSupp
- Queen SelinaNoma DumezweniSupp
- Sir GrimsbyArt MalikSupp
- VanessaJessica AlexanderSupp
Guest & voice
- The Sea King (additional voices)John DagleishVoice
- PilotMartyn EllisGuest
- Shipwreck survivorLoretta AndreaGuest
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About this cast
Disneys live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) stars Halle Bailey as the curious mermaid Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, and Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula. The film expands the original animated story with new songs and deeper character arcs, while featuring a diverse supporting cast including Javier Bardem as King Triton and Daveed Diggs as the voice of…
FAQs
Who plays Ariel in The Little Mermaid (2023 Film)?
Halle Bailey portrays Ariel, the adventurous young mermaid who dreams of life on land.
Who plays Ursula in The Little Mermaid (2023 Film)?
Melissa McCarthy plays the sea witch Ursula, who makes a dangerous deal with Ariel.
Who voices Flounder in The Little Mermaid (2023)?
Jacob Tremblay provides the voice of Flounder, Ariel’s loyal fish friend.
Is The Little Mermaid (2023) a live-action film?
Yes, it is a live-action/CGI hybrid adaptation of Disney’s 1989 animated classic, directed by Rob Marshall.
Who plays Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid (2023)?
Jonah Hauer-King plays Prince Eric, a human prince who captures Ariel’s heart.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026