Unleashing Ursula: The Epic Prequel to The Little Mermaid
Bardem and McCarthy propose a thrilling prequel to The Little Mermaid, exploring the origin stories of Ursula and King Triton Dive into the underwater kingdom and discover the dark secrets that led to their rise to power
Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy are advocating for a prequel spin-off of The Little Mermaid that would focus on Ursula and King Triton. The movie hinted at a troubled past between the siblings, with Ursula being banished to a cave. When Ariel first meets Ursula, she is unaware that Ursula is actually her aunt and only knows of her through rumors of the sea witch. Ursula's banishment details are never revealed, leaving room for a prequel to explore this storyline. Screen Rant interviewed Bardem and McCarthy, who are both excited about the idea of an Ursula spin-off. McCarthy even suggested a witty and light-hearted title for the movie. Read the full interview below.
Javier Bardem: I'm asking for the spin-off of Ursula? What are you waiting for?
Melissa McCarthy: Yes. Come on! Siblings. Call it Squidlings. Squiblings!
Javier Bardem: And then because we are siblings we could have a Christmas party seeing what I'm having some dinner with her.
Melissa McCarthy: It writers itself Disney. Come on!
What A Prequel Of The Littler Mermaid Could Look Like
An Ursula spin-off has the potential to delve deeper into the intriguing character and story threads introduced in The Little Mermaid. Ursula's emotional state and past isolation could make for a captivating exploration of her character. Additionally, the spin-off could explore the death of King Triton's wife, the relationship between the siblings, and the dynamic between the surface and ocean worlds. The reasons behind Ursula's banishment, such as potentially trying to steal the throne from her brother or reacting to grief and fear, could also be further examined.
A prequel centered on Ursula could delve into her fascination with magic and her transformation into the infamous sea witch, manipulating those in need with her own agenda. The Little Mermaid introduces a world full of mermaid lore and intricate history, ripe for further exploration. Ursula would make for an ideal protagonist to expand upon this world, showcasing her descent into a ruthless villain willing to go to any lengths to seize power from her own sibling.
