Why The Little Mermaid Remake's King Triton Song was Cut

Javier Bardem has revealed details about his song "Impossible Child," which unfortunately didn't make it into the final cut of The Little Mermaid. Bardem portrays King Triton, who originally didn't have a song in the animated classic. The song could have delved deeper into the father-daughter relationship between King Triton and Ariel, which was not explored much in the original movie.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for The Little Mermaid, Bardem discussed the cut song. He disclosed that the song had been written and filmed entirely before being removed from the movie. Bardem suggested that the song could have altered King Triton's ending to some extent, but assured fans that it would be released in the future. See the complete quote and interview below:

Javier Bardem revealed that he and the talented team behind the upcoming movie "Impossible Child" had worked tirelessly on creating an original song called "Impossible Child," composed by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The process was both beautiful and nerve-wracking, but with the support of the amazing talents around them, they were able to create something truly special. Although the song was beautifully shot, it was ultimately left out of the final cut due to its impact on the character's story arc. However, fans can look forward to its release as an extra when the movie comes out.

The exclusion of the song is reminiscent of how King Triton's song could have changed his character arc in Disney's "The Little Mermaid."

The Little Mermaid remake boasts a number of new songs, but one particular track got left out. "Impossible Child" would have been a fitting title for a King Triton song, as he struggles to comprehend his youngest daughter's desires. The original animated film portrayed their relationship as tense, with Ariel defying her father's wishes to explore the surface world and falling in love with a human. Triton, consumed by grief and fear, only pushes her further away, ultimately leading her into the clutches of the manipulative Ursula.

A potential King Triton song in The Little Mermaid could have added a deeper dimension to his character and shed new light on his perspective beyond being an angry parent. It could have explored his struggles after the death of his wife and how he coped with both his hatred of the surface world and raising Ariel. This song could have made his ability to move past his concerns seem more unlikely and added to the complexity of his arc. Fortunately, audiences may not have to wonder forever as Bardem has hinted that the song may be released, potentially with the home entertainment version of the movie.