As we know, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is getting a live-action remake, so casting news has been flying at us from all angles.
While news about Zendaya possibly playing Ariel has elated fans, rumours about Lady Gaga being Ursula has enraged them.
I love Gaga, and also, Ursula needs to be played by the baddest fat person that Disney can find. We will accept nothing less. https://t.co/aP2DITnKR0
— Evette Dionne (@freeblackgirl) October 11, 2018
Instead, Hip Hop artist Lizzo put her audition tape forward, and the internet is living for it.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
“Just gonna put this back out there. IT IS MY DREAM TO PLAY URSULA IN THE LIL MERMAID. Here’s my audition tape… @Disney.”
Just gonna put this back out there.
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) October 14, 2018
🗣IT IS MY DREAM TO PLAY URSULA IN THE LIL MERMAID
Here’s my audition tape… @Disney pic.twitter.com/VGB9SW8GBY
“I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% sea witch”
— Erica Zapien (@EricaZapien12) October 14, 2018
That’s a callback if I ever saw one. https://t.co/hxtZ2fCCJ4
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) October 15, 2018
I need this
— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) October 14, 2018
GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT @Disney !!!!!! https://t.co/F2HeW5sM9s
— Lillian Stone (@originalspinstr) October 14, 2018
I need Lizzo to play every single possible role. The Little Mermaid? Lizzo. The crab? Lizzo. Ursula? LIZZO. https://t.co/wjLQstyHbC
— toni collette stan account (@HarryPhillips15) October 14, 2018
Ok, we’re glad that’s settled!
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
This article originally appeared on Girlfriend.
Related
Deputy Digital Content Manager | Entertainment & Family
Related stories
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
Sign up for our newsletter
Sign up for the latest news from Who including offers and discounts we choose to share with you
Disclaimer: By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use
Disney